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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0910-2024·Announced 2024-02-28

Ham and Cotija Torta Sandwiches Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Compass Group USA, Inc. is recalling 206 Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwiches due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination in Cotija cheese. Products were distributed in Florida with use-by dates of February 9-16, 2024.

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: FDA Class I recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses have been reported, Listeria poses serious risk to vulnerable populations including pregnant women, young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

Plain-English summary

Compass Group USA, Inc. is recalling Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwiches on Telera Roll (8.3 oz) distributed in Florida. The sandwiches contain Cotija cheese contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious bacterial pathogen that can cause severe illness and life-threatening infection, particularly in pregnant women, young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

A total of 206 units were affected. The recalled sandwiches carry use-by dates between February 9 and February 16, 2024, and were distributed exclusively in Florida. Consumers who purchased these products should not consume them.

If you have these sandwiches, discard them or return them to the point of purchase. Seek medical care if you experience symptoms of listeriosis, including fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

The recalled product

Product
Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll, 8.3 oz, plastic container, UPC 100001002017
Manufacturer
COMPASS GROUP USA, INC.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • USE BY DATES 02/09/24 to 02/16/24

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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