a little while. Mel: newly released records show the deadly listeria outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations. Documents show the plant in Virginia had 69 instances of noncompliance over the past year alone that was flagged by Agriculture Department officials including reports of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings. More than 7 million pounds of deli products were recalled last month from Boar's Head. According to the CDC, at least nine people have died, 57 hospitalized across 18 states. In South Carolina, reported earlier this week that two Lowcountry deaths have been linked to the national listeria outbreak. Lisa: we are joined by Dr. Linda Bell with the state Department of Public Health. Thank you so much for taking the time to wake up with does and speak with us and our viewers. What can you tell us about those two deaths in the Lowcountry? What is the process of tracking down specifically how those people got sick? >> I contain would our process is in general for monitoring for potential public health threats. We have certain conditions reportable to public health authorities. So when we receive an alert like you have just described for this nationwide listeria outbreak, we monitor for cases by having health care providers and laboratories report those cases to the public health department. This is how we identified the two cases associated in South Carolina. We established the Association by doing epidemiological investigations, monitoring for those illnesses with established laboratory tests. We also learned from trace backs the manufacturer has issued if there is a likelihood that cases have actually consumed the implicated product. Mel: I have a question about outstanding risk for people in the area. I know everyone is hesitant to eat cold cuts because of this. Are you telling people overall to avoid these types of sandwiches? What is your message for people in South Carolina? >> our message is to monitor specifically for these recalled products. We are not recommending people just discard all of these deli meats because the association has only been associated with specific Boar's Head products. Go to the USDA to find out more about the recalled meats because these were produced in a particular facility in Virginia between mid June and mid July. Even though the recall has been conducted, we want consumers to be aware because the shelflife of those products is as long as 44 days. It is possible people can still have those products in their homes and refrigerators as long as into mid-October. So we're not asking that people discard all deli meats but to look for those specific products, if they have them in their homes, they should discard them. Another point is some people may be at increased risk of complications from listeria infections. This includes people who are 65 years of age and older, people who may have an weakened immune system, and pregnant women. For people in those groups, we want them to be particularly cautious and not eat other deli meats that are sliced in a store facilities because the bacteria can cause contamination on other utensils, other surfaces, and things like that. People at increased risk of complication should take extra precautions about consuming any needs that are sliced in those facilities. Lisa: one of the things that surprised me was how long those symptoms might take to show up after consuming an infected product. What information can you tell us about the timeframe, say we ate that last week or the week before, for how long should I be looking after myself to make sure I don't develop symptoms? >> Well, you're correct, it can take a rather long period of time for symptoms to develop. most people who become infected would about symptoms within about two weeks but it can be as long as 10 weeks. We do want people to be aware of potential symptoms which can include eggs like bodyaches, -- include things like bodyaches, headaches, fatigue. Especially for pregnant women because pregnant women can experience complications with pregnancy. So to look for the symptoms if you have consumed those specific products, for as long as 10 weeks. I want to make the point that most people who become infected, the illness will run its course. Many people may have mild symptoms and not even seek medical care. But for people in the high-risk groups I have mentioned, they should monitor for symptoms and should they experience symptoms, they should consult with a health care provider. In interesting and important