The rapid detective work that linked a four-state Listeria outbreak — which has killed one person, caused a miscarriage, and hospitalized four others –- to cheese sold nationwide could prevent many illnesses, according to health officials. Dr. Barbara Mahon, deputy chief of the Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch at the Centers
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Update: Since this story was originally published, the infant born prematurely to Joanna Valentine and Laurie Sorenson died, and a wrongful death suit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of the family. His name was Felix. A California couple has filed suit against the importer, distributor
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