LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to two types of cheese; queso fresco and cotija.
Listeria is a foodborne illness that can be deadly to the very young, very old, and those with compromised immune systems. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea.
So far the illness has been reported in seven states. 26 cases have been reported, including one here in Nevada. Two listeria deaths have been reported in California and Texas.
The CDC says its investigation traced the source of the outbreak to queso fresco and cotija made by Rizo-López Foods. Rizo-López Foods recalled all cheeses and other dairy products made in their facility on February 5.
The products were sold nationwide under these brands at at deli counters:
- Campesino
- Casa Cardenas
- Don Francisco
- Dos Ranchitos
- El Huache
- Food City
- La Ordena
- Rio Grande
- Rizo Bros
- San Carlos
- Santa Maria
- Tio Francisco
- 365 Whole Foods Market
If you have any of the affected cheese in your refrigerator, throw it out – do not eat it. The CDC advises disinfecting any surfaces with which the cheese might have come into contact, including the refrigerator. Without a thorough cleaning, listeria can easily spread to other foods.
For more information on the outbreak visit the CDC’s website.
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