Money Listeria outbreak: CDC says soft cheeses like queso fresco could be linked to multistate outbreak February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY Comments Off on Listeria outbreak: CDC says soft cheeses like queso fresco could be linked to multistate outbreak A listeria outbreak possibly linked to fresh and soft cheeses has sickened seven people in four states, according to CDC and FDA health alerts.