Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. Following Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese Products.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California has issued a permanent injunction against Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. and its co-owners following a multistate outbreak of Listeriosis linked to their queso fresco and cotija cheese products. The outbreak resulted in 26 illnesses across 11 states, with 23 hospitalizations and two deaths. The FDA has implemented a consent decree requiring the company to comply with food safety laws and regulations before resuming operations, emphasizing the importance of food safety and public health. [Extracted from the article]