2007 Outbreak of Brucellosis Linked to Queso Fresco, California
A confirmed outbreak of Brucellosis occurred among people in a private home who ate queso fresco, a soft cheese that is often made from unpasteurized milk. The implicated cheese was indeed made from unpasteurized milk; the animal source of the milk was not described.
Tags:
brucella, brucellosis, queso fresco, raw cheese, unpasteurized cheese, dairy, raw, unpasteurizedOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Brucella |
| Vehicle(s): | Queso Fresco |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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