The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1300-2015·Announced 2015-03-04

Don Froylan Queso Oaxaca Cheese Recalled for Improper Pasteurization

Ochoa's Queseria LLC is recalling Don Froylan brand Queso Oaxaca cheese because the milk was not pasteurized properly. The product was distributed in Oregon and Washington.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury/property-damage reports or high-risk conditions like improper pasteurization (which carries a risk of serious pathogens) are categorized as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Ochoa's Queseria LLC is voluntarily recalling Don Froylan brand Queso Oaxaca Whole Milk Mozarella Cheese. The recall is being issued because the milk used in the product was not pasteurized properly. The affected products are packaged in 12 oz., 1 lb., and 5 lbs. sizes. The 12 oz. package has UPC 8 85790 00010 8, the 1 lb. package has UPC 8 85790 00009 2, and the 5 lbs. bulk package has no UPC. The best by date for the affected units is 02-10-2015.

The recall covers 79 12-oz. packages, 189 1-lb. packages, and 34 5-lb. packages. These products were distributed in Oregon and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and best by date listed above. If they have the affected product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Queso Oaxaca Whole Milk Mozarella Cheese, Don Froylan brand, packaged in 12 oz., 1 lb., and 5 lbs. 12 oz. package has UPC 8 85790 00010 8; 1 lb. package has UPC 8 85790 00009 2; 5 lbs. bulk package has no UPC.
Manufacturer
Ochoa's Queseria LLC
Category
Food — 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 (1)

  • Best By Date: 02-10-2015

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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