A Listeria outbreak linked to soft Queso-style cheeses has turned deadly and spurred federal officials to renew their calls for consumers to throw out certain brands of cheese products. As of late Monday, 11 people across four states have been confirmed infected from Listeria monocytogenes in the outbreak. One person has died and 10 have had symptoms so severe that they had to be admitted to hospitals, according to an update posted by the Centers…

J&J Distributing of St. Paul, MN, is recalling multiple products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products include taco trays, platters and dips, layered dips and sandwiches. The company reports distributing the products to retailers across the country, according to its recall notice posted posted by the Food and Drug Administration. The potential contamination was found after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on a utensil used to produce…

South African Nthabiseng Zaza liked traveling and gospel music. She liked shoes, especially designer brands like Michael Kors. “She was the life of the party,” Matlhogonolo said, Nthabiseng’s 26-year-old sister.  Nthabiseng was a person who loved family above all else. She always wanted to have kids and was blessed with a daughter, Onthathile, who turns 5 this month. Matlhogonolo Chantell and her twin sister Michell Masego Zaza are raising their sister’s daughter.  Onthathile doesn’t remember…