A case of listeria has been confirmed in Cayuga County, New York, as part of a larger outbreak linked to deli meats affecting multiple states[1][4][5]. This case is one of 12 confirmed listeria infections reported across New York State[2][8].

The outbreak has been traced to contaminated deli meats, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a significant recall of deli meat products[1]. The recall includes approximately 200,000 pounds of Boar’s Head products due to potential listeria contamination[1][12].

Key points about the outbreak:

1. Scope of the outbreak:

• 34 people in 13 states have been sickened across the United States since May 29[2].
• All 34 patients have been hospitalized, with two reported deaths (one in New Jersey and one in Illinois)[2].

1. New York State cases:

• 12 confirmed cases in New York State, including the one in Cayuga County[1][2].
• Other affected counties include New York City (4 cases), Suffolk County (2 cases), Nassau County (1 case), and one each in Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga, and Oswego counties[2].

1. Source of contamination:

• 23 out of 24 interviewed patients reported eating meats sliced at deli counters[2].
• An unopened Boar’s Head liverwurst product tested positive for listeria, leading to the recall[2].

1. Preventive measures:

• Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled items[1].
• The Cayuga County Health Department is closely monitoring the situation[1].
• Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis to remove recalled products and conduct deep cleaning[2].

1. Listeria symptoms and risks:

• Symptoms can include gastrointestinal issues, headache, muscle ache, or fever, and may appear up to two months after consuming contaminated food[2].
• Immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of severe complications, including meningitis and sepsis[2].

The Cayuga County Health Department urges anyone experiencing symptoms of listeria infection to seek medical attention immediately[1]. For updates and tracking of the outbreak, residents can visit the health department’s website[3].

Citations:
[1] https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2024/07/29/listeria-outbreak-linked-to-deli-meats-hits-nys-confirmed-case-in-cayuga-county/
[2] https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/listeria-deli-meat-new-york/
[3] https://www.cayugacounty.us/1850/Health-Department
[4] https://www.informnny.com/news/state-news/12-listeria-cases-confirmed-in-new-york-state-one-in-cayuga-county/
[5] https://cnycentral.com/news/local/listeria-case-confirmed-in-cayuga-county-1-of-12-cases-statewide
[6] https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/cayuga/amid-county-office-building-closure-treasurers-office-temporarily-relocates
[7] https://www.cayugacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/26609/72624-Listeria-Outbreak-and-Related-Recalls
[8] https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/cayuga/as-listeria-outbreak-hits-us-case-confirmed-in-cayuga-county
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZgLt3IlWOY
[10] https://cortacatoday.com/news/258852-national-listeria-outbreak-reaches-cayuga-county/
[11] https://idaho.id.networkofcare.org/ph/news-article-detail.aspx?id=154024
[12] https://www.syracuse.com/product-recalls/2024/07/recall-of-boars-head-deli-meats-announced-during-investigation-of-listeria-outbreak.html
[13] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FnQCl3mQ-0
[14] https://cortacatoday.com/news/258852-get-to-know-tompkins-county-poet-laureate-janie-bibbie/
[15] https://www.informnny.com/news/state-news/12-listeria-cases-confirmed-in-new-york-state-one-in-cayuga-county/?nxsparam=6