Listeria Outbreak: High-Risk Foods You Should Avoid Immediately

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Updated Sep 30, 2025 | 05:13 PM IST

SummaryA deadly Listeria outbreak linked to frozen meals is currently affecting parts of the US. Eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria responsible, can lead to listeriosis, a serious and life-threatening infection. While cases are relatively uncommon, the illness poses a higher risk for certain groups, including older adults, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and their newborn babies.

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