We are now officially entering the season of Cheese Platters — so watch out. NPR’s health blog today notes that Whole Foods, which just recalled a brand of cheddar cheese sold in 5 Western states, is just the latest in a long line of cheese suppliers recalling their potentially gut-wrenching (literally) products.
Unrelated cheese recalls this month have included gorgonzola by Mauri Brand and sold at Costco and queso fresco from a company called Del Bueno. Queso fresco and other fresh, unpasteurized cheeses are beloved by foodies for their flavor. But they are often fingered for causing foodborne illness.
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