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The latest outbreak of the bacteria listeria has spread across 12 states through deli meats, killing two people and causing nearly 30 hospitalizations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Friday, though no recalls have been issued yet.The 28 reported hospitalizations have been tied to cold-cuts sliced at deli counters, according to the CDC, which collected samples from people exhibiting symptoms between May 29 and July 5.
Two people died—one in Illinois and another in New Jersey—though the CDC admits the true number of infections is likely higher than 28 and have gone unreported. The CDC interviewed 18 of the 28 people who reported infections, with 16 saying they had eaten sliced deli meat. Listeria can affect deli meats, as well as spreadable cheese, meat spreads, unpasteurized milk, smoked fish, melons, sprouts and other cheeses, according to theWe’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” toNew York , Maryland , Georgia , Massachusetts , Missouri , New Jersey , Virginia , Illinois , Minnesota , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , and Wisconsin .estimates roughly 1,600 people in the U.S.
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