Tuscola,
61953
Illinois,
United States
Update: August 08, 2024
As of August 8, a total of 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported. Sick people’s samples were collected from May 29, 2024, to July 19, 2024, all 43 have been hospitalized. One person got sick during their pregnancy and remained pregnant after recovering. Three deaths have been reported, including one in Illinois, one in New Jersey, and, as of this update, one in Virginia.
Source: CDC
July 17, 2024
The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. As of July 19, 2024, a total of 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 12 states (MN, WI, NY, IL, MO, GA, NC, VA, PA, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, and MD). Of the 28 people, all have been hospitalized. One person got sick during their pregnancy and remained pregnant after recovering. Two deaths have been reported, 1 in Illinois and 1 in New Jersey.
The CDC is collecting different types of data to identify the food source. Epidemiologic information shows that many people in this outbreak report eating meats sliced at deli counters. They do not have information to show that people are getting sick from prepackaged deli meats.
Listeria is especially harmful to people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems. CDC always recommends people at higher risk for listeriosis avoid eating meats sliced at the deli or heat them to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot before eating.
The CDC advises to people aged 65 or older, pregnant, or with a weakened immune system to not eat meats sliced at any deli counter. Clean your refrigerator, containers and surfaces that may have touched sliced deli meats.
In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source:
www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html
