"CDC Reports Six Fatalities in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Recalled Pasta"

A listeria outbreak linked to recalled pasta has resulted in at least six fatalities, raising serious public health concerns as the CDC investigates the outbreak.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least six people have died from Listeria infections associated with recalled pasta meals.
• Public health officials, including the Food and Drug Administration, warned that the number of sick individuals may be higher as symptoms can take weeks to confirm.
• The outbreak is attributed to Listeria monocytogenes, which can lead to severe health complications, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and pregnant women.