On December 6, 2007, Peregrina Cheese Corp. recalled ?Queso Fresco, Fresh Cheese? products because testing found the cheese to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. If consumed, this could cause Listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness.

The recalled cheese was sold wrapped in foil at 14 ounces, with a code of 3973.

Listeriosis can cause flu-like symptoms, meningitis and blood poisoning. Pregnant women are at high-risk because listeriosis can cause stillbirths.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Release, December 6, 2007.