this is why you need to check your fridge right now lives are at stake because of a deadly leria outbreak linked to bores head deli meats nine people have died and at least 57 have fallen ill due to a leria outbreak tied to B's head deli meats the CDC reports this is the largest outbreak in the US since 2011 leria a bacteria that thrives even in refrigerated conditions poses a grave danger especially for older adults pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems the source bores had liver worst from Maryland which tested positive for leria over 7 million pounds of Deli products have been recalled symptoms can take up to 10 weeks to appear making this bacteria especially Insidious the CDC urges consumers to discard any recalled products immediately sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with these meats and if you experience symptoms like fever muscle aches or confusion after consuming these products seek medical attention right away stay safe stay informed check your fridge now