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A third person has died from food poisoning after eating deli meat contaminated with a deadly bacteria.
The deaths were caused by listeria infections linked to Boar's Head meat sold across the country, in places like Target, Walmart and other grocery stores.
The CDC revealed today that the latest victim was from Virginia, with the other deaths occurring in Illinois and New Jersey.
Since the last update at the end of July, nine more cases have been reported bringing the total to 43. All 43 people have been hospitalized.
The multi-state recall for listeria contaminated products
Sue Fleming, 88, and her husband Patrick, 76, are suing deli meats manufacturer Boar's Head and the shop where they purchased the meat after Ms Fleming became 'deathly ill' from listeria. She has survived the illness
Boar's Head has recalled over 7 million pounds of deli meats
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