Two SC deaths linked to national Listeria outbreak
SC Dept. of Public Health warns consumers to avoid eating recalled Boars Head deli meats
Wed, August 28, 2024 4:53 AM PDT
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A national Listeria outbreak involving contaminated deli meat might have contributed to two deaths in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to avoid recalled Boars Head deli meat products.
Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
- Symptoms of Listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- In severe cases, Listeria infection can lead to meningitis, bloodstream infections, and even death.
The DPH is investigating the two deaths and is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify the source of the outbreak.
In the meantime, the DPH urges residents to avoid eating recalled Boars Head deli meat products and to follow these food safety tips:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.
- Clean and sanitize surfaces that come into contact with food.
- Cook meat to a safe internal temperature.
- Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, or fish.
- Refrigerate perishable foods promptly.
For more information on Listeria and food safety, please visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/
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