(WWJ) -- A listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads has killed two people and sickened 17 others, including at least one person in Michigan.
According to the CDC, this outbreak was identified in December and has led to two deaths and 10 hospitalizations across 13 states.
The recall was issued in January after equipment used in the harvesting of iceberg lettuce was tested by Dole and found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
The contaminated products included mixed greens, garden salads and Caesar kits with “Best if used by” dates from Nov. 30 through Jan. 9, said the CDC.
They'll also carry lot codes, which can be found in the upper right corner of the packaging, that begin with the letters "B," "N," "W" or "Y."
These packaged salads were sold under 11 brand names, including Dole, Kroger, Marketside, HEB, President's Choice, Nature's Promise and Simply Nature.
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If you have a salad in your fridge that matches this description, the CDC advises that you either throw it out or return it.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The CDC also recommends following these five steps to clean your fridge and any surfaces, since germs from recalled foods can survive in the fridge and spread to other items.
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