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A listeria outbreak connected to recalled pasta meals has left six people dead and 25 others hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .

The CDC reported on Oct. 30 that a total of 27 people infected with the outbreak strain of listeria have been reported from 18 states.

Listeria outbreak from recalled frozen meals sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart leaves 4 dead, 19 in hospital

According to the CDC, sick people's samples were collected on dates between August 1, 2024, to October 16, 2025. Of the 26 people with information available, 25 have been hospitalized, and six deaths have been reported.

The agency noted that one death was reported in each of the following states: Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. One pregna

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