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Avocados recalled in 6 states over listeria concerns

Avocados are being recalled in 6 states over concerns of listeria.

Super Bowl staples were recalled because of a listeria outbreak effecting seven-layer bean dip, chicken enchiladas, cilantro salad dressing and taco kits.

States:  Number of sick people: Arizona 4 California 8 Colorado 4 Florida 1 Georgia 1 Nevada 1 North Carolina 1 Oregon 1 Tennessee 2 Texas 2 Washington 1

Health officials investigated illnesses in 2017 and 2021, but were only able to confirm the source based on new laboratory and inspection information when more people fell ill in December, officials said.