The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0810-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Mimoso Queijo Minas Frescal Cheese Recalled for Temperature Violation

Wisconsin Cheese Group is recalling Mimoso Queijo Minas Frescal cheese because it was transported at elevated temperatures. The product was distributed in New Jersey and New York.

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 violation rather than a confirmed high-risk pathogen or structural defect, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC is recalling 160 cases of Mimoso Queijo Minas Frescal cheese, 28 oz (793g) net weight. The recall was initiated because the cheese was transported at elevated temperatures, which may compromise the safety and quality of the product.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 19753-0050 and specific lot codes printed on the package: 10/28/18 v7, 10/29/18 v7, 10/30/18 v7, 10/31/18 v10, 11/1/18 v7, and 11/4/18 v9. The cheese was distributed in New Jersey and New York.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot codes and UPC listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Mimoso Queijo Minas Frescal. Net Wt. 28 oz (793g) UPC 19753-0050 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 (6)

  • Lot code on package: 10/28/18 v7
  • 10/29/18 v7
  • 10/30/18 v7
  • 10/31/18 v10
  • 11/1/18 v7
  • 11/4/18 v9

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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