Listeria

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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to California Cheese Company Sparks Nationwide Recall

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A decade-long listeria outbreak tied to cotija and queso fresco has led to a massive dairy product recall. Find out more!

A California cheese and dairy company, Rizo-López Foods, has been identified as the source of a deadly listeria outbreak that has spanned over a decade, claiming two lives and infecting more than two dozen individuals across 11 U.S. states. The company is voluntarily recalling 58 dairy products, including cheese, yogurt, and sour cream, in response to the outbreak. The FDA and CDC are investigating the situation, warning consumers about the potential dangers of consuming contaminated dairy products.

The recall by Rizo-López Foods includes popular dairy items like queso fresco and cotija cheese, highlighting the severity of the situation. This nationwide listeria outbreak has prompted major retailers like Trader Joe's and Costco to recall products potentially contaminated with the bacteria. Listeria can be especially dangerous as it can grow in refrigerated conditions, posing a serious health risk to consumers.

It took a decade to trace the source of the listeria outbreak, showcasing the challenges in identifying foodborne illnesses. Advances in genetic testing played a crucial role in pinpointing Rizo-López Foods as the source of the contamination. As the investigation continues, it serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety protocols and the impact of foodborne pathogens on public health.

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Deadly decade-long listeria outbreak linked to cotija and queso ... (Spectrum News)

A California cheese and dairy company is the source of a decade-long outbreak of listeria that killed two people and sickened more than two dozen.

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Listeria recall includes 58 cheese, yogurt, and sour cream dairy ... (Fast Company)

58 dairy products including cheese, yogurt, and sour cream are being recalled after a deadly outbreak of Listeria. Here's what to know.

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Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more ... (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 ...

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Nearly 60 products recalled for Listeria (Fox17)

Better known as Rizo Brothers California Creamery, the company is voluntarily calling back their cheese, yogurt, and sour cream products distributed ...

Nationwide Listeria Outbreak With Links to Queso Fresco and Cotija ... (Contagionlive.com)

The FDA announced on Monday that Rizo-López Foods (RLF) voluntarily recalled some of its specific dairy products because they have the potential to be ...

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Recalled dairy products may be linked to listeria outbreak in seven ... (WBAL Radio)

“Based on information shared by the CDC and FDA, [Rizo-López Foods] may be a potential source of illness in an ongoing nationwide Listeria monocytogenes ...

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CDC warns of listeria outbreak tied to cheese, yogurt (Medical Xpress)

Two people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, ...

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Listeria Outbreak Prompts Major Food Recall (Progressive Grocer)

Rizo-López Foods recalled all cheeses and other dairy products made in their facility. Foodborne pathogens associated with dairy products are back in the news, ...

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Queso fresco, Cojita cheese part of massive recall over listeria (Deseret News)

Queso fresco and Cojita cheese are among the cheeses, yogurts and sour creams being recalled amid a listeria outbreak that has spanned a decade.

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CDC cheese recall: Listeria outbreak linked to dairy products ... (WPVI-TV)

A CDC cheese recall of Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. dairy products, including queso fresco and Cotija cheese, is linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak.

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FDA, CDC investigating, cheese sold nationwide recalled after ... (KUTV 2News)

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Federal health officials are conducting an investigation, and a company is voluntarily recalling all its dairy products after a ...

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Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more ... (LiveNOW from FOX)

The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 ...

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cotija and Other Cheeses, Yogurt, and ... (ConsumerReports.org)

Nearly 60 cheeses and other dairy products from Rizo Lopes Foods may be linked to a listeria outbreak. The products have been recalled.

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What to Know About the Listeria Outbreak in Cheese and Other ... (TIME)

Rizo-López Foods, a California-based cheese and dairy company, is recalling more than 60 products sold nationwide following a listeria outbreak that has ...

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Rizo-López Foods recalls more than 60 dairy products due to ... (Texas Public Radio)

Modesto, California-based Rizo-López Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling more than 60 dairy products because they may be contaminated with Listeria linked ...

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Dairy Products Are Linked to Listeria Outbreak (The New York Times)

Rizo-López Foods recalled its dairy products this week, as officials linked some of them to an outbreak that has sickened 26 people since 2014.

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Recalled dairy products may be linked to listeria outbreak in 7 states ... (GMA)

The CDC announced a multistate listeria outbreak may be linked to recalled cheeses and dairy products. The outbreak has led to at least two deaths so far.

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Why it took a decade to find the source of a deadly listeria outbreak (Northeastern University)

Food policy expert Darin Detwiler says the CDC has known about the food poisoning but it took advances in genetic testing to find the source.

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Rizo Lopez Foods Cheese, Yogurt, Sour Cream Recalled Due to ... (Health.com)

Rizo Lopez Foods has issued a recall for certain cheese, yogurt, and sour cream products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Sweden relaxes advice for groups at risk from Listeria (Food Safety News)

Advice around Listeria in sliced fermented sausages and vegetarian sandwich toppings for vulnerable people in Sweden has been changed. The Swedish Food.

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4 Arizonans sickened in listeria outbreak (KJZZ)

A California cheese and dairy company is the source of a decade-long outbreak of listeria food poisoning that killed two people and sickened more than two ...

More Products With Cheese From Rizo Lopez Recalled Over ... (Nasdaq)

(RTTNews) - Amid the ongoing Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, more and more products containing tainted cheese and other ingredients supplied by Rizo Lopez ...

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Trader Joe's recalls products potentially contaminated with Listeria ... (KRON4)

(KRON) — Trader Joe's announced Wednesday the recall of four products that could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Listeria outbreak: What to know and how to protect yourself (CNN)

Listeria can grow when refrigerated, making it one of the most virulent foodborne bacterias. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ...

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Costco and Trader Joe's Recall Due To Listeria Outbreak: Full List (Today.com)

Costco, Trader Joe's and more nationwide retailers have recalled dozens of products due to a risk that they're contaminated with the bacteria listeria.

Trader Joe's Recalls Certain Products Containing Cotija Cheese ... (FDA.gov)

When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service.

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Trader Joe's recalls salads, dressing tied to Listeria outbreak in dairy ... (Produce Blue Book)

The cotija cheese that was used to produce the products was manufactured by Rizo-López Foods.

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