The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1019-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Sargento Bevel Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Sargento Foods is recalling Bevel Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination affecting 30 cases in 15 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 is an FDA Class I recall, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses or deaths have been reported, preventing a higher score.

Plain-English summary

Sargento Foods, Inc. is recalling Bevel Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product is packaged in cases of 450 individual 1-ounce packages, totaling 28.125 pounds per case.

The recalled batch is identified by product code 02225891 with a Best By date of May 2, 2024. The product's UPC is 46100356593 and Material number is 10003481. Approximately 30 cases were distributed through this recall.

The affected product was distributed to customers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers should not consume this product. Those who have already consumed it and have concerns should consult their healthcare provider. Retailers and food service operations should immediately remove the product from shelves and discontinue its use.

The recalled product

Product
Sargento Bevel Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese. Pack Size 450/1 oz. Net Wt 28.125 lbs. Material #10003481. UPC 46100356593. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Manufacturer
Sargento Foods, Inc.
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)

  • Batch / Use By Dates: 02225891 / Best By MAY/02/24.

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MD
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • OH
  • RI
  • TX
  • WA
  • WI