FDA: Avoid Queso Fresco-Type Cheeses if You’re in High-Risk Groups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends pregnant women, adults aged 65 and older, and people who have weakened immune systems avoid eating all queso fresco-type cheeses. The recommendation is included in updated consumer education materials from FDA’s Human Foods Program. Queso fresco-type cheeses are highly susceptible to the bacteria (germ) Listeria, which can cause an illness called […]