A listeria outbreak has been reported in 12 states, killing two — including one in New Jersey — and hospitalizing nearly 30 people.
The outbreak has been linked to sliced deli meats.
According the Centers for Disease Control, the cases involve people eating meats sliced at deli counters in grocery stores, delis, and other food shops.
Listeria deli meat brands
While turkey, liverwurst and ham were the most reportedly sliced meats involved, there are no specific recalls in place or brands identified.
Listeria can spread through cross contamination on deli equipment, kitchen surfaces, foods and human contact. The bacteria can survive cold temperatures like this in fridges.
