Listeria Outbreak from Contaminated Pasta Causes Multiple Deaths and Hospitalizations
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A nationwide recall of nine ready-to-eat pasta dishes due to Listeria contamination has been linked to six deaths, 25 hospitalizations, and 27 illnesses. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and freezers for affected products, which were sold at major grocery chains and are being investigated by health authorities. The bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations, and symptoms may appear from one day to ten weeks after exposure.
- Death Tolls Rise As Listeria-Contaminated Pasta Recall Expands Nationwide Delish
- Worsening listeria outbreak tied to pasta products kills 6, hospitalizes 25 NPR
- CDC continues to note illnesses despite product recalls and asks consumers to check for recalled foods in Listeria outbreak linked to prepared meals Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
- Six Dead in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta The New York Times
- New deaths, hospitalizations reported in connection with listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta abcnews.go.com
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