CDC links listeria outbreak to a certain type of cheese

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NEW YORK (WABC) – A listeria outbreak has sickened people in New York and Connecticut.

The CDC says it has linked the diseases to “ queso-style fresh and soft cheese. ”

No brand is mentioned.

The agency tells pregnant women and people over 65 not to eat the cheese. Others also need to be careful.

There have also been cases in Maryland and Virginia.

Seven people have been hospitalized.

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