Listeria Outbreak from Contaminated Pasta Causes Multiple Deaths and Hospitalizations
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.
