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Listeria Cheese Outbreak: El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. Recall
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 22, 2021
On February 19, 2021, El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. of Paterson, NJ recalled all Queso Fresco products with “sell by” dates through 03/28/21 purportedly linked to the Listeria Cheese Outbreak. Products include El Abuelito, Rio Grande, and Rio Lindo brand queso… read more
Queso Oh No! Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cheese
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 15, 2021
A recent outbreak of listeria has been linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses. 7 people across 4 different states have been infected between October 2020 and February of this year. Cheese is so good. Queso Fresco, Manchego, and Cotija… read more
Deadly Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 26, 2020
Deli meats are the cause of 10 illnesses and one death in the United States this month. According to the latest CDC notice, the agency and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli… read more
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 15, 2020
When making a purchase at the grocery store, you expect the label to say exactly what is in the food. Sometimes you may get more than what is on the label. Sometimes, that unlisted aspect is a dangerous bacterium –… read more
The DOJ Wraps Up Cases Against Blue Bell
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 14, 2020
The Department of Justice has announced that they’re wrapping up two important food safety related cases. They’ve reached resolutions with Blue Bell Creameries, a company that was implicated in a serious and deadly outbreak of listeriosis in 2015. Here’s the… read more
Korean Enoki Mushrooms Cause Listeria Outbreak – Sun Hong Foods Recalls Enoki Mushrooms
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 10, 2020
Korean enoki mushrooms have caused a listeria outbreak, killing 4 people and hospitalizing 30 people. Here’s what we know about this Korean enoki mushrooms listeria outbreak. Outbreak Stats Enoki mushrooms have sickened people with Listeria in Arizona (2 people), California… read more
Hard-boiled Eggs Listeria Outbreak Leads to Death in Texas
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 19, 2019
The CDC has reported that there are 7 people sickened with Listeria in a multi-state Hard-boiled Eggs Listeria Outbreak. Of those ill, 4 have been hospitalized and one person has died in Texas. According to the CDC’s announcement: “CDC is… read more
Canadian Chicken Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 25, 2019
Canadian health authorities have announced that a cluster of Listeria infections appears to be linked to Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken. The product is now under recall. But it appears there is much we all need to know about this… read more
Raw Milk Cheese Leads to Listeria – Recall Initiated
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2019
For cheese lovers, a cheese recall is a tragedy. One such dreadful raw milk cheese recall was announced in late June when a sample of cheese produced by Snow Farm Creamery tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. It was a routine… read more
FDA Finds Concerning Listeria & Salmonella at Ice Cream Facilities
Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 28, 2019
An FDA investigation of ice cream manufacturers following a series of foodborne illness outbreaks found listeria and salmonella in some facilities, according to a recent report from the agency. Some of the businesses were found to be in violation of… read more