The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0758-2021·Announced 2021-07-07

Little Hatch's Queso recalled for Listeria and undeclared soy

Interstate Food Products is recalling Little Hatch's Queso (13.5 oz containers) because samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and the product contains undeclared soy lecithin.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, and the source text confirms the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls score no lower than 4.

Plain-English summary

Interstate Food Products is recalling Little Hatch's Queso sold in 13.5 oz. clear plastic containers due to two hazards: product samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and the product contains undeclared soy lecithin. The recalled product was manufactured with code date 05/28, all dates.

Approximately 319 containers were distributed across Colorado, Kansas, Missouri (Kansas City only), Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas (El Paso only), Utah, and Wyoming.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns should contact Interstate Food Products, LLC, or visit www.littlehatches.com. Consumers may also report adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.

The recalled product

Product
Little Hatch's Queso, 13.5 oz. (382.7g) clear plastic container, Mfg. by Interstate Food Products, Lakewood, CO, www.littlehatches.com Must be Refrigerated UPC 705105009100
Manufacturer
Interstate Food Products, LLC
Hazard
  • listeria
  • allergen-soy
  • undeclared-allergen

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 (2)

  • 05/28
  • all dates.

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

  • CO
  • KS
  • MO
  • NE
  • NM
  • TX
  • UT
  • WY