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The latest case of a rare, yet, deadly food-borne illness arose on Sept. 12, when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported four deaths in New Mexico and 35 illnesses in 10 states, two deaths were reported in Colorado, and one person has died in Oklahoma.
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The agency began an multi-state investigation in conjunction the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
As Sept. 26, 2011, a total of 72 persons infected with the four outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported to CDC from 18 states.
How does the illness spread?
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Listeria bacteria can grow in the cantaloupe at room and refrigerator temperatures. CDC says if consumers are uncertain about the source of a cantaloupe for purchase, they should ask the grocery store, "When in doubt, throw it out."
Why should you care?
Overall, there have been roughly 1,600 cases annually in the United States. Listeria infection can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, people over the age of 60 and those with compromised immune systems, health officials said.
Symptoms of the infection include fever and muscle aches, diarrhea, headaches, stiff neck and confusion, according to the CDC. Antibiotics are effective in treating the infection in most cases.
How many have gotten ill or died?
Illnesses have been reported in California, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming, according to the CDC.
The death toll is currently at 13 in eight states.
In 2002, when 54 illnesses, 8 deaths, and 3 fetal deaths in 9 states were found to be associated with consumption of contaminated turkey deli meat.
When did the most recent illness first spread?
