The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0759-2021·Announced 2021-07-07

Little Hatch's Spicy Queso Recalled for Listeria and Undeclared Soy

Interstate Food Products is recalling Little Hatch's Spicy Queso due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination and undeclared soy lecithin. The product was distributed across multiple states.

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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which requires a severity score of at least 4. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen associated with serious illness and hospitalization risk, elevating this to Severe.

Plain-English summary

Interstate Food Products, LLC is recalling Little Hatch's Spicy Queso (13.5 oz., 382.7g clear plastic containers, UPC 638183961469) because product samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product also contains undeclared soy lecithin, which is a concern for consumers with soy allergies.

The recalled product was distributed in CO, KS, MO (Kansas City only), NE, NM, TX (El Paso only), UT, and WY. Code information shows all products manufactured on 05/28. A total of 280 cases of 12-count containers were affected.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions may contact the manufacturer at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Little Hatch's Spicy Queso, 13.5 oz. (382.7g) clear plastic container, Mfg. by Interstate Food Products, Lakewood, CO, [email protected] Must be Refrigerated UPC 638183961469
Manufacturer
Interstate Food Products, LLC
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes
  • 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