A listeria outbreak traced to deli meats has led to 12 confirmed cases in New York State, including one in Cayuga County, officials reported on Friday. The Cayuga County Health Department is monitoring the situation closely.
The USDA has issued a large recall of deli meats, including 200,000 pounds of Boar’s Head products, due to contamination concerns. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled items.
For updates and tracking of the outbreak, visit the health department’s website. Authorities urge anyone experiencing symptoms of listeria infection to seek medical attention immediately.
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