"Decade-long Listeria Outbreak: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese Linked to Fatal Cases"

A California cheese and dairy company, Rizo-Lopez Foods, has been identified as the source of a decade-long listeria outbreak that resulted in two deaths and over two dozen illnesses across 11 states. The CDC linked the outbreak to soft cheeses and dairy products from the company, prompting a recall of over 60 products sold under various brands. Consumers are advised to discard these products and thoroughly clean their refrigerators and surfaces, as listeria can survive in the refrigerator and contaminate other foods.