Tio Francisco Yogurt recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Tio Francisco Yogurt products in multiple flavors are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers who have purchased these yogurts should not consume them.
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 is an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 regardless of reported illnesses. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen with significant public health implications.
Plain-English summary
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., doing business as Don Francisco Cheese, is recalling Tio Francisco Yogurt due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers Plain, Strawberry, Peach, and Mango flavored yogurts sold at retail deli counters in various sizes with expiration dates through April 17, 2024.
The affected products were distributed across multiple U.S. 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. Specific batch identifiers are listed in the FDA recall notice for consumers to verify their purchases.
Consumers who have purchased these yogurt products should not consume them. The products should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Anyone with questions about the recall should contact the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tio Francisco Yogurt (Plain, Strawberry, Peach, Mango) Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes
- Manufacturer
- Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
- Category
- Food — Dairy / 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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