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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
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
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Interstate Food Products, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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