2019 Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Deli-Sliced Meats and Cheeses – Map
Final Update
Posted September 26, 2019 at 12:00 PM ET
This investigation is over. This outbreak is a reminder that deli products, such as sliced meats and cheeses, can have Listeria bacteria. People who are at higher risk for Listeria infection should avoid eating hot dogs, lunch meats, cold cuts, and other deli meats, unless they are heated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot just before serving.
People infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes, by state of residence, as of September 26, 2019 (n=10)
State | Ill People |
---|---|
Massachusetts | 1 |
Michigan | 2 |
New Jersey | 2 |
New York | 2 |
Pennsylvania | 3 |
Total | 10 |