The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in El Abuelito fresh and soft cheeses expended

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are continuing to investigate the multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to queso fresco cheeses made by El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. As a result, the products recalled have been expended. El Abuelito Cheese notified customers that it was expanding the recall of El Abuelito, Rio Grande, and Rio Lindo brand queso frescos, to include El Abuelito-brand Quesillo (Oaxaca, string cheese) and Requeson (Ricotta) cheeses. These additional products were manufactured or handled in the same facility as the contaminated Queso Fresco products linked to this outbreak. Currently, El Abuelito Cheese has ceased the production and distribution of all cheeses in the same facility. The outbreak caused ten illnesses (CT (1), MD (4), NY (4), and VA (1)), nine hospitalizations, and no death. The FDA recommends that in addition to the recalled queso fresco cheeses, consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve any El Abuelito-brand Quesillo (Oaxaca, string cheese) or Requeson (Ricotta) cheeses. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-hispanic-style-fresh-and-soft-cheeses-february-2021?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak in Hispanic-style Cheese (Feb 2021)
Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak in Hispanic-style Cheese (Feb 2021)

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled queso fresco cheeses or any El Abuelito brand Quesillo or Requeson cheeses.

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  1. Avatar Dan Williams says:

    The FDA warned El Abuelito Cheese Inc. about the presence of Listeria in their manufacturing facility in a warning letter from June 2020. The warning letter was issued several months after a routine inspection by the FDA, which discovered environmental swabs containing Listeria spp.

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