Fresh soft white cheese recalled for potential Listeria contamination
Tama Corporation is recalling Queso de mano (fresh soft white cheese) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed in Utah.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses are reported in the source, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness or death, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Plain-English summary
Tama Corporation is recalling Queso de mano, a fresh soft white cheese product. The recalled product comes in 24 oz (640g) plastic containers, with lot number L2420104, UPC barcode 838795000338, and an expiration date of May 16th, 2024. A total of 216 units (18 cases) were affected.
The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
The contaminated product was distributed in Utah.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. If you believe you have become ill from consuming this product, contact your healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Queso de mano, Fresh soft white cheese, NET WT 24 oz.(640g), Keep Refrigerated, plastic container, packed 12 plastic containers of 24 oz per case
- Manufacturer
- Tama Corporation
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Fresh 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 (2)
- Lot# L2420104 UPC barcode: 838795000338 Expiration date: May 16th
- 2024
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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