Three Dead Fourteen Hospitalized from Eating Frescolina Ricotta Salata Cheese

Forever Cheese, Inc has recalled 800 wheels Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese .
with lot number T9425 and production code 441202 which was sold between June 20 and Aug 9. because of Listeria Contamination .This cheese is not the same as soft ricotta cheese sold in tubs and used to make lasagna.


Listeriosis symptoms include fever and muscle aches, diarrhea and other stomach illness.
It can have a death rate of up to 40% the CDC said two of the illnesses were in newborn babies, the CDC said. Listeria is most dangerous for pregnant woman. It can infect the fetus in the womb. It is also dangerous for children under 6, people over 65 and people with a weakened immune system.

Most people who consumed the cheese would not know where it came from because it was distributed in large wheels for retailers or restaurants to break down into smaller servings or packages. If you have ricotta in the refrigerator it is best to throw it out. When in doubt throw it out. For a refund contact the store where you purchased it for a refund, or call Forever Cheese at (888) 930-8693.