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Brie and Camembert cheeses recalled nationwide over listeria outbreak

Related Topics: Camembert, Michigan, listeriosis

A listeria outbreak linked to Michigan cheesemaker Old Europe Cheese, Inc. has led to six infections, five hospitalizations, and a voluntary recall announced on Friday.

Old Europe Cheese Brie and Camembert products are sold nationwide, and six states have been affected, each with one infected individual. These states are Michigan, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, Texas, and California.

As of Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had not yet reported any fatalities or further confirmed infections from the outbreak.

The Food & Drug Administration reported in its outbreak investigation that the last recorded onset of illness from the outbreak occurred on Aug.