The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0808-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Lupita Panela Fresca Cheese Recalled Due to Temperature Abuse

Wisconsin Cheese Group is recalling Lupita Panela Fresca cheese because it was transported at elevated temperatures.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

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, and the hazard involves temperature abuse without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC is recalling 25 cases of Lupita Panela Fresca, Mexican Style Farmer's Cheese. The product is a 17.6 oz (498g) package with UPC 19753-00608. The specific lot code is 10/31/18 v7.

The recall was initiated because the cheese was transported at elevated temperatures. This condition can compromise the safety and quality of the product.

The affected product was distributed in New Jersey and New York. Consumers who have this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot code and UPC. If they have the affected product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Lupita Panela Fresca, Mexican Style Farmer's Cheese. Net Wt. 17.6 oz (498g) UPC 19753-00608 Keep Refrigerated.
Manufacturer
Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC
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)

  • Lot code on package: 10/31/18 v7

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.

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