This cheese can be the source of an epidemic of Listeria, the FDA says
An outbreak of Listeria in several states has recently been linked to Hispanic style cheeses by the CDC.
El Abuelito Cheese recalls all Queso Fresco products, because they could be contaminated by the Listeria bacteria, according toa reminder announcement From Food and Drug Administration.
A multi-statelisteriosis hatch Recently has been linked to Hispanic style fees and soft cheeses by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A survey was opened after seven people were hospitalized with Listeria diseases that are "closely linked genetically," which means that the culprit is probably the same food. Of the four people who were interviewed, three reported Eating Queso Fresco recently. But there is still "not enough evidence to determine if this epidemic is linked to El Abuelito Queso Fresco" at this time, according to the FDA. (In touch:The 7 healthiest foods to eat right now.)
The products identified in the notice of reminder have the deadline for sale on March 28, 2021. They have been distributed in supermarkets and retail and wholesale stores under the brand El Abuelito Cheese in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania; Rio great food in Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia; and Rio Lindo in Maryland and North Carolina.
The production paused like the FDA and El Abuelito continue to investigate the source of the problem. The Ministry of Connecticut of Public Health is the analysis of product samples from a store where a sick person reported purchase cheeses. "The analysis of the samples has shown the presence ofListeria monocytogenesIn the samples of El Abuelito Queso Fresco sold in 10 ounces. Packets ", says the FDA.
If you have one ofThe cheeses recalled In your refrigerator, the FDA urges you not to consume them. Instead, return them to your point of sale. The symptoms of a Listeria infection include confusion, convulsions, diarrhea, fever, headache, loss of equilibrium, and stiffness of the neck. They can start one to four weeks after eating contaminated foods and can be treated with antibiotics. In pregnant women, symptoms like influenza could develop, which can lead to miscarriage, premature or deadborn delivery,According to the CDC.
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