Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak Linked to ricotta salata cheese
United States
Historical record Historical Outbreak
- Suspected or confirmed food
- ricotta salata cheese
- Start date
- March 1, 2012
A bar chart comparing reported illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths for this outbreak.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Illnesses | 23 |
| Hospitalizations | 21 |
| Deaths | 5 |
Timeline of updates
- - Outbreak started
- Investigation ongoing - no end date published
Affected areas
No affected-state detail was published in this source record.
Consumer recommendations
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