Still, experts say most people who contract Listeria poisoning recover at home without assistance, meaning confirmed cases are often severe enough to be recorded by medical professionals.
A new update issued on Sunday, June 26, added several new items to the “Do Not Eat” list, including several types of Mexican cheese sold in some states.
The latest recall update includes cheese made by La Ceiba Foods Latin Market, Inc., which was sold from May 11 to June 1 in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
- 16 oz. Selectos Latinos Brand Requeson Salvadoreno, El Salvador Style Cheese with Ricotta Style. UPC: 767787984526、有効期限は 2026 年 7 月 10 日です。
Clover Hill Dairy previously announced the recall, which was later expanded to include soft cheeses sold both directly at Clover Hill and third-party distributors in North Carolina, New York, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.
Recalled products may be relabeled under a different brand name during distribution, including, but not limited to, Kesso, Quesos La Ricura, Izalco, De Mi Pueblo, and Rio Lindo.消費者は、製造業者の情報についてラベルを確認する必要があります。入手可能な場合は、Clover Hill Dairy の製造業者許可 (または工場) 番号が「24-128」として記載されています。
- Mild cheese types (Yummy Cheddar, White Cheddar, White Colby, Monterey Jack, Marble Jack), 1/2 lb, 1 lb, 2.5 lb, 5 lb, 40 lb containers.
- Assorted Mild Cheeses – Snack Pack Assorted Regular Mild Sticks (White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar), 6.4 oz.
- Assorted Mild Cheeses – Assortment of 3 Packs (White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar), 3.2 oz.
- Assorted sharp cheeses (Cheddar, Yummy Cheddar, White Cheddar, Monterey Jack), 1/2 lb, 1 lb, 2.5 lb, 5 lb.
- Sharp Cheese Snack Pack Sharp Stix (White or Yellow Regular Size), 6.4 oz.
- Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties (Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzling Colby with Habanero Peppers), 1/2 lb, 1 lb, 2.5 lb, 5 lb, 40 lb.
- Assorted Pepper Jack Cheese – Snack Pack Assorted Pepper Jack Stix (Jalapeño Cheddar, Pepper Jack), 6.4 oz.
- Assorted Pepper Jack Cheeses – 3-Pack Assortment (Jalapeño Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzling Colby), 3.2 oz.
The CDC recommends that the recalled cheese not be eaten, adding that it should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
High-risk individuals and those who may have eaten contaminated cheese in their homes or businesses are advised to take the following precautions:
- If you feel sick after eating potentially contaminated food, call your health care provider right away.
Listeria poisoning is a foodborne illness most commonly caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, according to the CDC. This is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially for adults over 65, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.
Symptoms usually begin within two weeks of eating the contaminated food, but can begin as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks. CDC によると、次のような症状があります。
- heat
- muscle pain
- headache
- stiff shoulders
- confusion
- convulsions
- diarrhea
- death
People in high-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming contaminated food should seek medical attention.
