"Deadly Listeria Outbreak: Nationwide Cheese Recall Linked to 2 Deaths and 23 Hospitalizations"

The CDC has reported two deaths and 23 hospitalizations linked to a Listeria outbreak caused by queso fresco and cojita cheese products, leading to a recall of several affected items. The outbreak, spanning 11 states and dating back to 2014, has been re-investigated after new illnesses were reported in December 2023. Rizo-Lopez Foods, the manufacturer of the contaminated cheese, has issued a recall, and affected products include those from Trader Joe’s and Amazon Kitchen. Listeria is particularly dangerous for pregnant individuals, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, and the CDC advises disposing of any recalled products and seeking medical attention if experiencing symptoms.