Sargento cheese products sold in 15 states are being recalled as a consequence of a major listeria outbreak traced back to a dairy in California, according to the Food and drug Administration (FDA).
Sargento Cotija, Parmesan, Swiss Asiago, Monterey Jack, white cheddar, bistro blends, Italian, taco, and queso products all are involved, says the FDA. Specific lot numbers can be found in the FDA announcement.
The Sargento recall is only the latest involving cheese products contaminated with listeria. To read our coverage of earlier recalls, simply click this link.
Already, 26 illnesses, 23 hospitalizations and two deaths across 11 states have been linked to the outbreak, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The cheeses were sold in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
