Overview

• Infections have been reported in New York, Maryland, Illinois, and nine other states.
• Most affected individuals consumed deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst, or ham.
• People aged 65 and older, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
• CDC advises reheating deli meats to 165°F before consumption to prevent infection.
• No evidence suggests prepackaged deli meats are involved in the outbreak.