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Dairy Products Recalled After Fatal Listeria Outbreak

Rizo-López Foods is recalling its products after a CDC investigation linked the foods to a Listeria outbreak in 11 states, resulting in two deaths and 23 hospitalizations so far.

Listeria Outbreak Cotija Fresco Crema Recall Rizo-Lopez
The recalled products include cotija cheese, queso fresco, and crema produced by Rizo-López Foods and sold under multiple brands.
CDC

A food safety alert has been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for multiple cheese, crema, yogurt, and other dairy products produced by Rizo-López Foods. A CDC investigation has linked a Listeria outbreak to those products, so far resulting in two deaths, 23 hospitalizations, and 26 reported illnesses across 11 states.

Rizo-López Foods has voluntarily recalled all of the products in question, which include popular brands of cotija, queso fresco, and Oaxaca cheeses. The recall comes at a time when many consumers are planning Super Bowl parties and may have purchased these products to eat during the event.

The recalled products are sold under these brands: Campesino, Casa Cardenas, Don Francisco, Dos Ranchitos, El Huache, Food City, La Ordena, Rio Grande, Rizo Bros, San Carlos, Santa Maria, Tio Francisco, and 365 Whole Foods Market.

A full list of every recalled product can be found here

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