Article: Don't eat that cheese!: Public health officials extend warning after salmonella is detected in illegally made products.

Byline: William Presecky

Mar. 23--Illinois public health officials today widened to the entire state a warning for illegally made Mexican-style cheese that tested positive for salmonella.

The health alert initially was issued Thursday by Kane County officials following the discovery of cheese that tested positive for salmonella Newport.

A follow-up warning, issued by Eric Whitaker, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, warned consumers about the dangers of eating illegally manufactured cheeses, or cheeses apparently produced in unlicensed, unregulated facilities.

"Anyone who has become ill after eating Mexican-style cheese"--such as queso ...

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