Spain's health ministry has issued an international health warning over a listeria outbreak that has infected 175 people.
The bacteria was detected in a processed meat product manufactured in the city of Seville, in the southern region of Andalucia, according to an alert published Tuesday.Listeria is a common bacteria that causes listeriosis, an infection that mainly affects the elderly, pregnant women, newborns and people with weakened immune systems. In the US, an estimated 1,600 people become seriously ill each year, and about 16% of those illnesses result in death.
Fifty people remained in hospital Wednesday, 23 of whom were pregnant women, according to Reuters.Listeriosis infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or infection of the newborn.Sandwiches and salads sold at Target, Fresh Market recalled over Listeria concernsThe affected product has been withdrawn from sale, according to the health warning. This should reduce future cases and public health risks, a WHO spokesman told CNN.
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