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Listeria outbreak linked to grocery pasta meals leaves six dead

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Most of the recalled pasta products have already passed their expiration dates, except for Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini bowls.

Breakdown
  • Listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals has led to 27 cases in 18 states.
  • CDC reports 25 hospitalizations and six deaths related to the outbreak. 6s
  • Recalled products include sprouts, smoked mozzarella pasta salad, and shrimp scampi bowls. 11s
  • Listeria is especially dangerous for pregnant women, people over 65, and those with weak immune systems. 17s
  • Health officials advise not to eat recalled foods and to clean refrigerators thoroughly if they were stored. 24s
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