A Texan has been sickened by the strain of Listeria monocytogenes from Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese. The Outbreak has killed one person and one pregnant woman has lost her unborn child so far. The CDC said there still may be more cases.
To date there are six cases 2 in Minnesota and one each in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Texas
Crave Brothers on July 3 recalled its Les Frères, Petit Frère, and Petit Frère with Truffles cheeses with make dates of July 1, 2013, or earlier due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. CDC continues to warn consumers against eating any of the recalled cheeses, a warning that is especially important for pregnant women, older adults or anyone with weakened immune systems who are at the highest risk for infections and acute symptoms.
The six Listeria victims range in age from 30 to 67 years of age. Five of the six were women. It took two to three weeks after exposure to become ill.
About 800 laboratory-confirmed cases of listeriosis are reported each year in the U.S., and usually three or four involve multi-state outbreaks investigated by CDC. Mexican-style soft cheeses, imported ricotta salata cheese, whole cantaloupes, raw sprouts, and pre-cut celery have been linked to recent outbreaks.
source Food Safety News
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