The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0803-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Wisconsin Cheese Group Recalls Mimoso Queijo Minas Fresco Farmer's Cheese

Wisconsin Cheese Group is recalling Mimoso Queijo Minas Fresco Farmer's Cheese because it was transported at elevated temperatures.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a temperature excursion without confirmed contamination, fitting the criteria for a moderate risk.

Plain-English summary

Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC is recalling Mimoso Queijo Minas Fresco Farmer's Cheese, 12 oz (340g) packages, because the product was transported at elevated temperatures. The recall involves 320 cases, with 12 packages per case. The affected lot codes are 10/22/18 v13, 10/22/18 v6, and 10/25/18 v13.

The product was distributed in New Jersey and New York. Consumers should check their refrigerators for the specific lot codes listed above. If you have this product, you should stop consuming it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Mimoso Queijo Minas Fresco Farmer's Cheese. Net Wt. 12 oz (340g) UPC 19753-00052 Keep Refrigerated.

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 (3)

  • Lot code on package: 10/22/18 v13
  • 10/22/18 v6
  • 10/25/18 v13

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Wisconsin Cheese Group, 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.

See all 8 products in this recall →