Nathaniel Rosenberg, The Middletown Press, Conn. (TNS)

A nationwide listeria outbreak linked to several prepared pasta products has spread across the United States in recent months, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration.

The outbreak has spread to 18 states and has been linked to six deaths and 27 hospitalizations nationwide, the CDC said. Here’s what to know about the outbreak.

What is causing the listeria outbreak?

According to the FDA, the outbreak, which has stretched from June to October, has been caused by contaminated pre-cooked pasta produced by California-based company Nate’s Fine Foods.

The company does not sell directly to retailers, but its products are sold in prepared pasta dishes across the country. In September, the company recalled nearly 245,000 pou

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