Key points
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to soft cheese.
- Do not eat recalled soft cheese. If you have any of these recalled products in your home, throw them out or return them to the store.
- CDC and FDA are working to identify any other products linked to this outbreak.
Where people got sick
This map shows where the eight people in this Listeria outbreak lived.
This outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people is likely higher than the number reported. This is because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for Listeria.
Recalled products were distributed nationwide.