Pregnant Women Should Avoid Deli Meat and Cheese, CDC Says

A recent listeria outbreak across several states has been linked to items from deli counters. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

, reminding pregnant women, the elderly and immune-compromised to avoid deli meats and cheeses out of caution., which has spread through six states now, has sickened 16 and sent 13 to the hospital. The CDC is not currently able to pinpoint the outbreak to a particular product but has linked deli counters across the country with cases in several states.to contract severe illness from listeria than non-pregnant people due to their weakened immune systems.

According to the CDC, once contracted, symptoms from listeriosis usually start within two weeks. Pregnant people typically experience only fever, fatigue and muscle aches. However, in severe cases, Listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth and can cause serious illness or death in newborns.The easiest way to protect yourself from listeriosis is to avoid deli meat and any items from the deli counter.

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