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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.
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