2010 Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Queso Fresco
Two Oregon mothers, their prematurely born infants, and a pregnant woman residing in Washington state, were hospitalized after eating cheeses produced by Queseria Bendita, a Yakima, Washington, business. At least one of the illnesses was laboratory confirmed. Listeria monocytogenes was isolated from cheese samples and from the store. The cheeses were made from pasteurized milk. It was possible that contamination of the product occurred during production.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | February 2010 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR, WA |
| Pathogen: | Listeria monocytogenes |
| Vehicle(s): | Queso Fresco |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Brand name(s): | Panela, Queso Fresco, Requeson, Queseria Bendita |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
Sources & documents
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