According to the CDC, the Food and Drug Administration and state officials, these cheeses are probably a source of outbreak that has placed seven people in hospitals in Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Virginia.
“People who are not at higher risk for severe illness should make sure that the fresh, soft Hispanic-style cheeses (such as queso fresco) they eat have labels that say ‘Made with pasteurized milk.'” The CDC said in a statement on Friday.
People at higher risk for severe listeria disease, such as pregnant women or those over the age of 65, should avoid these cheese products, the CDC said.
“Don’t eat fresh, soft Hispanic-style cheeses (such as queso fresco, queso blanco and queso panela) until we identify a specific type or brand that makes people sick,” the agency said.
Listeria can cause common symptoms of food poisoning, such as nausea and diarrhea.
“Pregnant people usually have only fever, fatigue and muscle aches. However, Listeria infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth or a life-threatening newborn infection,” he said. CDC.
“People who are not pregnant may have headaches, stiff necks, confusion, loss of balance and seizures, in addition to fever and muscle aches,” the CDC said.
“Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you have symptoms of severe Listeria disease after eating fresh, soft Hispanic-style cheeses.”
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