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2012 Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Marte Brand Frescolina Ricotta Salata Cheese – Key Resources

Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheeses (Final Update)

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This investigation is closed.Listeria monocytogenes infection (listeriosis) is an important cause of illness in the United States. More information about listeriosis, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Listeria Web Page.

  • Update: Whole Foods Market recalls cheese because of possible health risk
  • FDA Investigation of a Multistate Outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes Infections Due to Imported Frescolina Marte Brand Ricotta Salata Cheese
  • Forever Cheese Announces an Expanded Recall of Marte brand Ricotta Salata Frescolina for Possible Health Risk
  • Forever Cheese to stop importing and selling all Fattorie Chiarappa products
  • Peterson Company Recalls Ricotta Salata Frescolina Brand Cheese for Possible Health Risk in 2 states
  • Whole Foods Market recalls cheese in 21 states and Washington, D.C. because of possible health risk
  • Forever Cheese Recalls Ricotta Salata Frescolina Brand for Possible Health Risk
  • Listeriosis (general information)
  • 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
  • FoodSafety.gov
  • Special Handling for Ready-to-Eat, Refrigerated Foods

Read the full Outbreak Investigation

Last Reviewed: September 11, 2012
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED)
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