Health officials are warning people about a listeria outbreak that has left one person dead and hospitalized at least eight people across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said listeria infections have been reported in New Jersey, Michigan, New York…and right here in Pennsylvania. The CDC said people who fell ill ate different types of deli products, including meats and cheeses. Listeria has been identified in samples taken from several stores. Officials haven’t named the company that supplied the deli products involved. Listeria infection symptoms include muscle aches, diarrhea, fever, headache, confusion and convulsions.
It can be treated with antibiotics, but is of special concern to pregnant women since it can cause miscarriage or stillbirth. Senior citizens and those with weak immune systems are also at risk.