deli meats

Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.

A listeria outbreak has led to 16 infections and one death across six states, with New York having the most cases. The CDC has not yet pinpointed specific products that could be causing the outbreak.

Consumer groups are urging the USDA to change labeling rules for processed meats. They argue that "uncured" and "no nitrates added" labels may falsely lead people to believe these meats are healthier.