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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a food safety alert after an outbreak of listeria across 21 states including Florida was linked to shake supplement frequently used in hospitals and nursing homes.

A total of 38 listeria monocytogenes infections have been reported in New York, California and about 20 other states, according to the FDA.

Frozen supplemental shakes sold to hospitals and long-term care facilities in 21 states, including Florida, are making people sick and already have led to 12 deaths.

Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.

Here is what you need to know about the deadly listeria outbreak, including which products are being recalled.