Wisconsin Cheese Group Recalls Taino Queso de Hoja Due to Temperature Issues
Wisconsin Cheese Group is recalling Taino Queso de Hoja cheese because it was transported at elevated temperatures. The recall affects 25 cases distributed in New Jersey and New York.
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 or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC is recalling 25 cases of Taino Queso de Hoja, Puerto Rico Style Cheese. The product is a 17.6 oz (498g) cheese with UPC 19753-0094. The specific lot code is 10/17/18 v11.
The recall was initiated because the cheese was transported at elevated temperatures. This condition may compromise the safety or quality of the refrigerated product.
The affected product was distributed in New Jersey and New York. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check the lot code and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Taino Queso de Hoja, Puerto Rico Style Cheese. Net Wt. 17.6 oz (498g) UPC 19753-0094 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: 10/17/18 v11
Distribution
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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