With the alarming news that thousands of listeria contaminated cantaloupes originated from the Jensen Farms located in Colorado have caused over 70 people in 25 states (while the fruits were originally sold in only 25 states authorities have confirmed that the outbreak has spread over into other neighboring states) to have fallen terribly ill and have killed at least 13 others, many Americans are searching for answers on how to protect themselves and love ones from this outbreak and are trying to figure out what are the symptoms of listeria.  www.jtribune.com/health/2011/10/01/listeria-outbreak-what-are-the-symptoms/