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According to CDC, listeria is a bacteria that can contaminate many foods. A listeria outbreak linked to recalled prepared pasta meals has left six people dead and several others in hospital according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data collected by public health officials, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), a total of 27 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of listeria, which has been reported in 18 states. According to CDC, listeria is "a bacteria that can contaminate many foods." Those who consume the contaminated items begin experiencing symptoms as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. Seven new illnesses have been reported in three states over the past month, bringing the case count to 27 illnesses reported from 18 states. There have been 25 hospitalizations, six deaths and one fetal loss, as per CNN.ALSO READ: US planning to resume nuclear explosions after more than 30 years? Trump's remark sparks confusion. Here's the truthListeria pasta outbreak hits USThe deaths have been linked to Listeria monocytogenes contamination in precooked pasta supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods Inc. Nate’s Fine Foods said in a statement in late September that it’s cooperating with the federal agencies’ investigation. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety of the people who enjoy our products, and we will continue to take all appropriate steps until this matter is resolved. … Nate’s Fine Foods sincerely apologizes for the concern this may cause. We remain fully committed to transparency and to taking every necessary step to protect the health and trust of our consumers.”The affected pasta has been used in a variety of prepared meals and deli salads sold under various brands, as per CNN. While state and local health officials continue to “gather information of what ill people ate before getting sick," they encourage consumers to return or discard recalled foods.Live EventsALSO READ: Sam Altman didn't receive $50,000 refund for Tesla Roadster he booked 7.5 years ago. Elon Musk gives a fiery responseVarious products have been recalled:-32.8-ounce tray packages of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese with a best-by date of June 27 or prior.-Sprouts Farmers Market Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad with use-by dates of October 10 to October 29.-Giant Eagle smoked mozzarella pasta salad with expiration dates from September 30 through October 7.-Kroger stores deli bowtie and penne pasta salads sold August 29 through October 2.-Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls 9.6-oz with best-if-used-by dates of March 12, 2027, March 13, 2027, March 13, 2027 and March 17, 2027.-16-ounce plastic tray packages of Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettucine Alfredo with best-if-used-by dates of September 20, September 24, September 27, September 28, October 1, October 3, October 5, October 8 and October 10.ALSO READ: 'Let everyone see what true evil...': Charlie Kirk's widow Erika breaks silence amid uproar over viral hug with JD Vance-Albertsons store-made deli pasta salads sold from September 8 to October 4.-Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce 12-oz. with best-if-used-by dates of September 22, September 24, September 25, September 29, September 30 and October 1.-Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine 12.3-oz with best-by dates of June 26 or prior and 32.8-oz with best-by dates of June 27 or prior.-Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 12.5-oz with best-by dates of June 19 or prior.What should you do?Do not eat recalled foods. Clean your refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have touched the affected foods. Listeria can survive in the refrigerator and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.If you are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system:Call a healthcare provider right away if you have these symptoms after eating the affected foods:Pregnant women: Fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. Your illness may be mild, but Listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns.Other people may have: Headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, in addition to fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.ALSO READ: 'Dripping in sweat, not well': Trump's 60 Minutes interview with CBS sparks concerns about his health. Check detailsListeria symptomsListeria is especially harmful to pregnant women and people who are 65 or older or who have weakened immune systems. This is because Listeria is more likely to spread beyond their gut to other parts of their body, resulting in a severe condition known as invasive listeriosis.For women who are pregnant, Listeria can cause pregnancy loss, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection in newborns. For people who are 65 years or older or who have a weakened immune system, Listeria often results in hospitalization and sometimes death.Symptoms usually start within 2 weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after.Pregnant women: Fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. Your illness may be mild, but Listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns.Other people may experience: Headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, in addition to fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! 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