The document discusses Quebec's cheese industry, highlighting its history, current state, and some issues. It notes that artisanal cheese making has led an agricultural renaissance in Quebec since the late 1800s. Now there are over 300 cheeses produced. However, outbreaks of Listeriosis and Salmonella from cheese caused illnesses and deaths for over 1000 people, costing millions. This raises debates around health inspection regulations and whether raw milk cheeses should be pasteurized.