Health officials say six deaths and 27 illnesses across 18 states are now linked to a listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals sold at major grocery chains including Kroger and Trader Joe's.

The latest data includes two additional deaths and seven additional illnesses tied to the outbreak, according to the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published on Thursday, Oct. 30. Twenty-five hospitalizations have also been reported.

The illnesses have been reported in the following states, according to the CDC:

California

Hawaii

Florida

Illinois

Indiana

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

North Carolina

Nevada

Ohio

Oregon

South Carolina

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Washington

The outbreak stemmed from contaminated pre-cooked pasta me

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