Listeria Outbreak Linked To Deli Meats Leaves Two Dead

An outbreak of listeria related to deli meats has killed at least two people. The listeria outbreak started in late May and spread across at least a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois. Listeria is a type of food poisoning caused by bacteria that spreads easily among grocery store deli equipment, food, surfaces and hands, according to the CDC. Here’s what to know.