On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the center published an investigation notice that said listeria has been spreading among cheeses and deli meats such as cold cuts, lunch meats and hot dogs.
The CDC's website states that as of Nov. 9, 16 people have been infected with the outbreak in six different states: California, Illinois, New York, Maryland, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Thirteen people have been hospitalized.
So far, the CDC the listeria outbreak has been linked to meats and cheeses purchased from the deli counter. Investigators said they have not been able to determine a single source of the outbreak because listeria can remain in display cases and on equipment for a long period of time.
According to the report, the bacteria can easily attach itself to deli countertops, slicers and other nearby services.
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