A deadly outbreak of listeria tied to precooked pasta meals has gotten more grim. At least two more people have died from the bacterial disease over the past month, while several more have been hospitalized.

Federal health agencies provided the newest update on the outbreak late last week. In total, there have been six linked deaths and 25 hospitalizations across 18 states. Numerous pasta brands sold in chains nationwide have already been recalled, including those sold at Trader Joe’s and Walmart, though it’s possible there are still more contaminated foods yet to be identified, officials say.

“Public health investigators continue to gather information on what ill people ate before getting sick to determine if additional products are linked to the outbreak,” the Centers for Disease Con

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