Listeriosis -- Australia
Two people have died from _Listeria_ infections in Australia after probably eating contaminated smoked salmon, officials say. A 3rd person also contracted the illness -- known as listeriosis -- but survived. The 3 cases happened in different states.
Local media reports that the contamination is believed to originate in Tasmania, which produces most Australian salmon.
Health officials warned people most at risk to avoid certain foods.
The people who died were both aged above 70 [years]
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6586028&promed&0
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