The CDC and the FDA to investigate a four state Listeria outbreak linked to Les Frères cheese of Wisconsin. Other than Minnesota the other 3 states have not been named as of today.
The outbreak has been linked to Les Frères cheese made by Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheese, a Wisconsin producer. “Two people in Minnesota have become ill in early June. Both were hospitalized and one died Early results indicate presence of Listeria but they are waiting on confirmation.
If you purchased Les Frères, Petit Frère and Petit Frère with Truffles to not eat the products until more information is available. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has told grocery stores and distributors not sell the products until further information is available.
Listeriosis is a serious infection. The disease affects primarily older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and persons with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness; however, infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn. Symptoms often begin 3 weeks after infection, but it could take anywhere from 3 to 70 days
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