3 people have been reported sick in 1 state to date. 2 deli products bearing establishment number “EST. 21406” tested positive for the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes in headcheese samples. Products were sold at retail deli locations in 2 states starting January 20, 2026. Investigation is ongoing.
Who's At Risk?
Pregnant women, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. This is because Listeria is more likely to spread beyond their gut to other parts of their body, resulting in invasive listeriosis.
Symptoms
Listeria infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn in pregnant women. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It can take up to 10 weeks for some people to have symptoms.
