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Listeriosis outbreak over

All processed meats now safe to eat.

HEALTH Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that the listeriosis outbreak in South Africa is officially over.

Briefing the media today, he said no further cases were reported over the past three months.

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Motsoaledi said to date R12-million was spent during the response period to deal with the outbreak.

But despite concerted efforts, investigators have not been able to pinpoint the source. Investigations are continuing.

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