3 Dead, 2 Hospitalized in Washington Listeria Outbreak
- Five people infected with listeria in Washington's Puget Sound region.
- Cases occurred between February and June in people ages 60-70.
- Source of bacteria not yet identified but commonly found in deli foods.
- Listeriosis especially dangerous for elderly, pregnant women, and immune-compromised.
- Outbreak resulted in 3 deaths so far.