"Six people have been confirmed dead and 25 others have been hospitalized due to a listeria outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta meals sold at Trader Joes and other major stores across the country. RELATED: New listeria recall: California-grown peaches According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak has spread to 18 states, including California, Illinois, Florida and Washington, and is believed to be tied to prepared pasta meals by Nate's Fine Foods that had previously been recalled."
"CDC and states are working to get information on whether sick people ate recalled food or if additional foods may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the Food & Drug Administration said in a statement. Consumers should double-check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled foods. Listeria, which can contaminate different types of foods and survive refrigeration, is a bacteria found in water, soil and animal feces."
A listeria outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta meals produced by Nate's Fine Foods has caused six deaths and hospitalized 25 people across 18 states. The recalled products include pasta salads and heat-and-eat dishes sold at major retailers such as Trader Joe's, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Sprouts Farmers Market and Giant Eagle. Listeria monocytogenes can survive refrigeration and is commonly found in water, soil and animal feces. Older adults, immunocompromised people and pregnant women face elevated risk. One confirmed case involved a pregnant woman resulting in fetal loss. Health agencies are investigating exposures and urging consumers to check for recalled items.
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