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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Dairy Products Causes Two Deaths, Multiple Hospitalizations

The CDC has identified queso fresco and Cotija cheese as the primary sources of the listeria outbreak, affecting 11 states.

A few of the products included in the dairy product recall from Rizo-López Foods, Inc. These products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Rizo-López Foods is voluntarily recalling its dairy products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Overview

  • A listeria outbreak in 11 states has been linked to dairy products, including queso fresco and Cotija cheese, leading to two deaths and multiple hospitalizations.
  • The outbreak has prompted recalls from major retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe’s, H-E-B, and Albertsons, affecting a wide range of products.
  • Listeria can grow while refrigerated and is particularly dangerous to immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and the elderly.
  • Preventative measures include maintaining clean kitchen environments, avoiding raw milk and certain soft cheeses, and thoroughly washing leafy greens and sprouts.
  • The CDC is aware of 26 people infected with the outbreak strain between June 2014 and December 2023, with recent investigations linking Rizo-López Foods as the source.