Death, Preterm Labor Reported in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Recalled…

HMC Farms has recalled peaches, plums and nectarines that were sold individually and in 2-pound bags. (Credit: CDC)

(CNN) — Eleven cases of listeria infection have been reported in seven states in an outbreak linked with peaches, plums and nectarines, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. One person died, and a pregnant person who became ill went into early labor.

Three cases were reported in both California and Florida, with other cases reported in Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. However, the CDC says the number of cases is probably higher because some people with Listeria infections get better without medical care, so their illnesses aren’t reported.

Testing showed that HMC Farms peaches were contaminated with listeria that’s closely related to the bacteria from some of those sickened in this outbreak. HMC Farms has recalled peaches, plums and nectarines sold in stores between May 1 and Nov. 15 last year and this year. The…