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Community SDoH Alert!
WARNING: Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Deli Meats!!!! Listeria can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women. Infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or life threatening infection of the newborn.
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Alert date October 27, 2020
The investigation into the outbreak is ongoing.
“Symptoms of infection usually begin one to four weeks after eating contaminated food and can include fever, muscle aches, headache, confusion and loss of balance”.
“Those who are at high risk for infection to avoid eating deli meat”.
“Advises storing the meat in the refrigerator, away from other food and keeping surrounding surfaces clean”.
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