The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0664-2019·Announced 2018-12-05

Imported Mexican Cheese Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Alebrije Imports Inc. is recalling Queseria "La Milagrosa" cheese due to Salmonella contamination found by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Alebrije Imports Inc. is recalling Queseria "La Milagrosa" La Delicia al Paladar cheese in 1/2 kg and 1 kg sizes. The product is packaged in a plastic bag with a yellow label. The recall was initiated after the California Department of Food and Agriculture sampled the cheese and detected Salmonella.

The recalled cheese was imported from Mexico and distributed only in the Los Angeles area. The total quantity involved is 426 kgs (937 total units). There are no codes on the packages.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Queseria "La Milagrosa" La Delicia al Paladar. 1/2 kg and 1 kg sizes. Packaged in a plastic bag with a yellow label.
Manufacturer
ALEBRIJE IMPORTS INC
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • No codes on packages

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Related recalls

Same hazard · salmonella

See all →