16 People Infected, 1 Dead in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat, Cheese

The bacteria Listeria monocytogenes as seen in a file photo. Courtesy of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sixteen people have been infected with the outbreak strain of listeria across six states in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Nov. 9.

The outbreak has been connected to meat and cheese from deli counters contaminated with listeria, health officials said. Investigators are still working to identify any specific products or delis that may be contaminated with the bacteria.