Summary of FDA's Strategy to Help Prevent Listeriosis Outbreaks Associated with Soft Fresh Queso Fresco-Type Cheeses

The FDA has developed this prevention strategy with the goal of reducing outbreaks and illnesses of listeriosis associated with soft fresh QFT cheeses. L. monocytogenes can cause a severe infection, sometimes leading to death, in susceptible populations.

Listeria problems with soft cheeses increasing in the U.S.

Relative Susceptibility of Contracting Listeriosis for Different

Listeria monocytogenes

FDA Releases Prevention Strategy to Enhance the Safety of Soft Fresh Queso Fresco-Type Cheese - US FDA

FDA Releases Prevention Strategy to Enhance the Safety of Soft Fresh Queso Fresco-Type Cheese

Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats and Cheese

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PDF) Outbreaks of listeriosis associated with deli meats and cheese: an overview