9 people died from listeria in the United States

9 people died from listeria in the United States

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 28 2024, 11:56 PM • 22276 views

In the United States, 9 people died and about 60 fell ill due to listeria poisoning from meat cuts. This is the largest outbreak of listeria in the country since 2011, and is especially dangerous for the elderly and pregnant women.

At least nine people have died from listeria poisoning in the United States. This is reported by AP, UNN reports.

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In the United States, at least nine people died from food poisoning caused by listeria bacteria.

Almost 60 more people fell ill or were hospitalized as a result of the outbreak.

The deaths are linked to a recall of sliced meat by a local food company. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak began in late May this year.

This listeria outbreak is the largest in the United States since 2011. Listeria is particularly dangerous for the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.

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