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Listeria Outbreak Results in Thousands of Pounds of Deli Meat Recalled: What This Means for Your Grocery Trip
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Perfect for a quick lunch that packs a protein punch, lunch meats are delicious, convenient and, most recently, dangerous. Notoriously one of the most at-risk foods for listeria contamination , last week more than 207,000 pounds of deli meat were recalled nationwide, because they may contain the listeria bacteria. To learn more about the latest listeria outbreak, keep reading!
The sample was collected as part of an investigation into a multistate listeria outbreak that had sickened 34 people across 13 states as of Thursday, July 25.
The highest number of cases have been reported in New York in several counties including New York City, Suffolk County and Nassau County. Reportedly, two people have died as a result of the outbreak , including one in New Jersey.
Other recalls included ready-to-eat deli meat products produced on June 27, 2024, with a sell-by date of August 10 through August 15, 2024. Notable products include “Boar’s Head VIRGINIA HAM OLD FASHIONED HAM” and “Boar’s Head STEAKHOUSE ROASTED BACON HEAT & EAT.”
How everything from the cutting boards you use to the ice you choose plays a role
The resulting infection from listeria contamination, listeriosis, is most likely to adversely affect those with already weakened immune systems, people who are pregnant and their newborns and senior adults aged 65 and older.
Symptoms of listeriosis usually start within two weeks after eating food contaminated with listeria . Common symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache and flu-like symptoms, such fatigue. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you think you may have listeriosis.
The longer food stays in your refrigerator, the more chances listeria has to grow. Be sure to use foods by their “Use By” date to ensure they remain contamination-free.
3. Keep your refrigerator clean
Attend spills and stains as soon as they happen and make a habit of cleaning your refrigerator regularly. Hot water and a mild liquid dishwashing soap with a paper towel will do the trick!
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