Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir (frying cheese) is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects multiple batches distributed across multiple U.S. states.
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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a recognized high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses have been reported in the source material, the FDA Class I classification establishes the severity level as Severe.
Plain-English summary
Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir (frying cheese), a 16-ounce product sold at retail deli counters, is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall affects products distributed to consumers in the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. Multiple batch codes are affected, with all affected products bearing dates through April 17, 2024.
Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised persons. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. Consumers with concerns about possible exposure should consult a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir 16 oz. Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Freir (bulk)
- Manufacturer
- Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- listeria
Distribution
Distributed in 20 states:
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- KS
- MD
- NC
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OR
- RI
- TX
- UT
- VA
- WA
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