# El Abuelito Cheese Pleads Guilty in Listeria Outbreak

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Podcast: [Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jersey-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568828)
Published: 2026-05-22T19:36:53+00:00
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## Resource

El Abuelito Cheese, a New Jersey-based company, pleaded guilty to distributing contaminated queso fresco, leading to a listeria outbreak in 2021. Despite FDA warnings, the company continued production, resulting in hospitalizations and one death. They face up to five years of probation and a potential $500,000 fine. Sentencing is set for October 15, 2026. Those affected are encouraged to contact the Department of Justices Victim Witness Unit. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1d7f516178416e92

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