KINGSBURG, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning the community of a deadly Listeria outbreak linked to fruits from a Kingsburg-based company.
Officials say peaches, nectarines and plums from HMC Farms have led to 11 infections and one death.
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The outbreak has been connected to seven states.
HMC Farms had recalled the fruits sold in 2022 and 2023 between May 1 and November 15 after the FDA found the Listeria in samples of peaches.
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CDC officials say while those products are no longer for sale in stores, people should check their kitchen for any of the products and immediately throw them away.
Listeria is a bacteria that is more harmful to pregnant people, those 65 and older or people with weaker immune systems.