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Nationwide Recall of Dairy Products Linked to Listeria Outbreak Expands

The recall now includes a wide range of products sold at major retailers due to potential listeria contamination.

A shopper wearing a protective face mask walks past a shopping cart corral outside of a Costco store amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Wheaton, Maryland, U.S., May 18, 2020.
Chicken taco
Rizo-López Foods is voluntarily recalling its dairy products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Cotija cheese

Overview

  • Rizo-López Foods Inc. has expanded its recall to include over 58 dairy products potentially contaminated with Listeria.
  • The outbreak has led to two deaths and 23 hospitalizations across 11 states since 2014.
  • Affected products include cheese, yogurt, sour cream, salad kits, and taco kits sold under various brand names.
  • Major retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market are among those removing recalled items from shelves.
  • Consumers are advised to dispose of any recalled products and clean surfaces to prevent cross-contamination.