Epidemic of listeria was detected in the USA

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A deadly virus claimed the lives of two people.

Epidemic of listeria was detected in the USA
An outbreak of listeria has been declared in the United States of America. This disease has been detected in 12 states of the country, two people died and 28 people have been hospitalized, according to the USA Center for disease control and prevention

Victims of the infection lived in Illinois and New Jersey. It is reported that the victims were poisoned by ready-made meat and sausage products purchased in grocery stores.

This week, the Canadian government also announced an outbreak of listeria. Two people died from the disease in the country, and nine people have been hospitalized in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Listeria is a rare and serious foodborne illness, according to the World Health Organization. Every year, 0.1 to 10 people out of a million people are diagnosed with the disease.

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