WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) – Because of a potential listeria outbreak, a well-known cheese company has recalled its goods in 15 states including Wisconsin.
According to the New York Post, Sargento is recalling its shredded and grated items supplied to food service groups including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin, are among the thousands of products that are subject to the recall.
“On February 5, out of an abundance of caution, Sargento voluntarily recalled the products that were supplied by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. and products that were packaged on the same lines,” and “This recall did not impact Sargento-branded products. Sargento immediately terminated its relationship with Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. and immediately notified our customers,” Sargento said in a statement.
Infected individuals may have fever, headaches, muscle aches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, seizures, diarrhea, and vomiting within 24 hours of infection. Most recover from the infection in three days, and around 260 people die annually, according to the CDC.
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