Former NY Cheesemaker Pleads Guilty to Listeria Outbreak Charges

Johannes Vulto and his company, Vulto Creamery, admitted to causing a listeria outbreak that resulted in two deaths and several hospitalizations.

Johannes Vulto and Vulto Creamery pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges related to a listeria outbreak from 2016-2017.
The outbreak led to two deaths in Connecticut and Vermont, and eight others were hospitalized.
Vulto Creamery's raw milk cheeses were sold across the country, primarily in Whole Foods Markets.
Vulto faces up to a year in prison, a year of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The company may be fined up to $500,000.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration linked the outbreak to sanitation issues and positive tests for listeria at the creamery.