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Can seniors get sick from listeria from queso fresco or other soft cheese?
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Yes: Listeriosis occurs primarily in the elderly, in immunocompromised hosts and during pregnancy. Quest fresco, made from unpasteurized milk, is one vehicle for the infection.
Answered 12/9/2013
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