Karoun Dairies of San Fernando, CA., has issued a nationwide recall for a variety of cheese products after they were linked to at least 24 listeria illnesses including one death.

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What’s the problem?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with public health officials to investigate a multi-state outbreak of listeria monocytogenes linked to soft cheeses distributed by Karoun Dairies.

At least 24 people in 9 states have been infected since August 8, 2010. Of these:

• 22 people were hospitalized
• 5 illnesses were pregnancy related, 1 of which resulted in a fetal loss.
• 1 death was reported in Ohio
• Other illnesses occurred in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Tennessee and Washington

Which Brands are Affected by the Cheese Recall?

Nearly two-thirds of those sickened are of Middle Eastern or Eastern European descent, or shopped at Middle Eastern-style markets, according to the CDC. 19 ill people with available information reported eating soft cheese within a month of getting sick. 4 of 7 ill people who specified a brand of cheese reported brands distributed by Karoun. No other brand was reported more than once.

As a result of the outbreak, Karoun Dairies has stopped production and issued a nationwide recall for cheeses sold under the following brand names: Karoun, Arz, Gopi, Queso Del Valle, Central Valley Creamery and Yanni.

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Listeria Symptoms

According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of listeria monocytogenes may include:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Symptoms may take as little as a few days up to several months to appear. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, signs and symptoms may include:

• Headache
• Stiff neck
• Confusion or changes in alertness
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions

Do I Have a Cheese Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Karoun Dairies Cheese Recall Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new salmonella poisoning cases in all 50 states.

Free Confidential Case Evaluation: Again, if you or a loved one was sickened after eating recalled cheese, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a food poisoning suit and our lawyers can help.