Deadly Listeria Outbreak: Reported In Six States Linked To Deli Meat And Cheese

The United States of America is struggling to fight the Deadly listeria outbreak. This infection is associated with the contaminated consumption of deli meat and cheese. It has been announced by the United States Centre for Disease Control and prevention that people are now struggling with yet another kind of outbreak.

According to the department, pregnant women and older adults, including those with a weak immune system, are very much prone to get infected by this disease. All these categories of people have been strictly prohibited from consuming meat or cheese from any deli country. Until and unless they do not heat the product extremely hot, they cannot consume the same. 

Deadly Listeria Outbreak In Six States Which Linked To Deli Meat And Cheese

This particular problem has caused a major cause of concern for the healthcare department. Until now, around 16 people have tested positive for this infection, of which 13 have already been hospitalized. Last Friday, a person in Maryland even died because of this infection.

Due to this infection, the chances of miscarriages have also increased greatly. This infection has been spread through the different parts of New York and New Jersey, including California and Maryland. The people affected due to this infection fall into each group of 38 to 92. It has also been experienced that most people who have fallen ill are men.

Other Factors

Apart from the age and sex of the individual, this outbreak has also displayed an ethical dimension. It is basically believed that until now this particular kind of infection has affected those of Eastern European descent.

The research institutions are trying to discover this outbreak’s disproportionate effect on the population.

But it is surprising to note that most affected people have recovered without medical treatment. Medical authorities do not notify all infected people of their infection, so it is difficult to predict the exact number. 

In order to control the infection, an attempt is being made to reduce people’s tendency to eat meat and cheese. All the stores selling this quality of meat and cheese have been strictly prohibited by the government from continuing their sales.

Recently, in New York, around 5 out of 7 people got infected with this infection after purchasing cheese from all the locations near the net cost market. This was the market in which all the international products were sold.

But there is not only one location from which the infection is spreading. These products have already been distributed across the entire country of America, and it is difficult to report all of them on such short notice. 

Causes

The researchers predict that all the deli counters and the food processing facilities are considered to be the common source of listeria infection. It is a contagious disease and can easily be spent on food and equipment.

That is why it is important to practice every precaution to protect yourself. Even if you have purchased these products, the refrigerator and all the surfaces with which the product has touched should be cleaned properly.

Symptoms

The symptoms of this infection usually take a time of 70 days to appear. It can initially cause diarrhea or any other kind of gastrointestinal problem.

But most people will commonly suffer from headaches and fever, muscle pain, and loss of balance.

If people face this infection, it is advisable to immediately visit the doctor before it is too late so that the proper remedies can be given and the person’s life can be saved. 

Conclusion

It is only with the help of collective efforts that this outbreak can also be put to rest. Hearing out the government and following all the instructions is very important.