The outbreak has been linked to contaminated meat and cheese from deli counters, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The outbreak has been linked to contaminated meat and cheese from deli counters, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Cases have been registered in New Jersey, California, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York.
Cases have been registered in New Jersey, California, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York.
Of the total 16 infected, 13 have been hospitalised. The disease has caused a miscarriage in one pregnant woman.
Of the total 16 infected, 13 have been hospitalised. The disease has caused a miscarriage in one pregnant woman.
Those infected are in the age group of 38 to 92 and half of those who fell sick were men.
Those infected are in the age group of 38 to 92 and half of those who fell sick were men.
Most of the people who fell sick were identified to be of Eastern European descent or speak Russian, CNN reported quoting CDC.
Most of the people who fell sick were identified to be of Eastern European descent or speak Russian, CNN reported quoting CDC.
However, a higher number of people could have been infected as cases where people got sick and recovered without medical care were not unreported.
However, a higher number of people could have been infected as cases where people got sick and recovered without medical care were not unreported.
It is also likely that the outbreak is not limited to the states with known illnesses, the CDC said.
It is also likely that the outbreak is not limited to the states with known illnesses, the CDC said.
Listeriosis or listeria is a common foodborne illness that is caused by eating contaminated food.
Listeriosis or listeria is a common foodborne illness that is caused by eating contaminated food.