United States expands probe into deadly Listeria outbreak
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U.S. public health officials are expanding an investigation into a multi-state Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to requesón, a soft cheese similar to ricotta, produced by Clover Hill Dairy, LLC in Maryland. As of the latest CDC update, nine people in three states have been infected, with eight hospitalizations and one death reported in Maryland. The probe intensified after New York agriculture officials detected Listeria in retail samples and an unopened 18-pound container from Clover Hill Dairy. The FDA, CDC, and state agencies have coordinated a voluntary recall, and Maryland has suspended the dairy’s license while urging consumers to discard affected cheese products.
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Timeline
- Earlier this year Authorities detect multi-state Listeria illnesses
- Earlier this year New York testers find Listeria contamination
- Soon after Unopened Clover Hill container tests positive
- Following confirmation Outbreak linked to soft requesón cheese
- Recently CDC reports nine infections three states
- Recently Eight hospitalizations and one Maryland death
- Recently FDA and states announce broad voluntary recall
- Currently Maryland suspends Clover Hill operating license
Why it matters
This Listeria outbreak is a health risk, especially if you've eaten requesón cheese from Clover Hill Dairy. Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Check your fridge and discard any affected products.
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