A nationwide outbreak of listeria associated with deli meat has resulted in the reporting of at least twelve cases in the state of New York.
Four of those instances were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County, and one was in Nassau County, according to the state Health Department. The five remaining instances were found in the counties of Oswego, Greene, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Dutchess.
It was necessary to hospitalize all 12 people. There have been no confirmed deaths in New York associated with the listeria epidemic. In New Jersey, there have been two cases of listeria reported: one in Passaic County and one in Monmouth County. In New Jersey, there has been one reported death.
Thus far, Connecticut has not reported any cases.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are probably more cases of infection than are being recorded since some patients may be getting better without getting tested or needing medical care.
Numerous people are sickened nationwide due to a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.
Since May 29, 34 individuals have become ill in 13 different states in the US. Two individuals have passed away, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey, while all of the patients have been hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Of the 24 patients who had been interviewed, the CDC stated on Friday that 23 had eaten meats that had been sliced at deli counters, 13 had eaten liverwurst that had been sliced at deli counters, and seven had consumed goods bearing the Boar’s Head brand.
Over 200,000 pounds of Boar’s Head deli meat products, including liverwurst, ham, bologna, salami, and bacon, were recalled after an unopened product tested positive for listeria, according to the CDC.
Due to a listeria epidemic, Stop & Shop temporarily closes its delis.
Every Stop & Shop location, including those in the Tri-State Area, temporarily shuttered their delis on Friday in order to get rid of the recalled goods and give their equipment a thorough cleaning. The delis were open again on Friday night.
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In a statement, Stop & Shop stated that they were also throwing away any other open deli meats and cheeses that might have been cut or prepared in the same space as the recalled goods out of an abundance of caution.
Customers of Stop & Shop who bought recalled merchandise should discard it and visit their nearby shop to receive a complete refund.
What is Listeria?
Bacteria called listeria have the ability to pollute food. In order to prevent cross-contamination, doctors advise anyone who has the recalled deli meat at home to clean any surfaces or containers the meat may have come into contact with in addition to the refrigerator.
