La Espanola Meats Recalls Cabrales Rojo Prieto Cheese Due to Bacterial Contamination
La Espanola Meats Inc is recalling Cabrales Rojo Prieto Cheese contaminated with Staphylococcus Aureus, E. Coli, and Alkaline Phosphatase.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves contamination with E. Coli, a high-risk pathogen, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
La Espanola Meats Inc is recalling approximately 106 lbs of Cabrales Rojo Prieto Cheese. The product consists of 1.9 kg or 4.1 lbs wheels, with 2 units per carton. The specific lot number is 113, with a best-by date of 11/11/2013.
The recall was initiated in response to an FDA inspection, which found the product to be contaminated with Staphylococcus Aureus, E. Coli, and Alkaline Phosphatase. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
The product was sold through the recalling firm's owned retail market in California. Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and contact the firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cabrales Rojo Prieto Cheese, 1.9 kg or 4.1 lbs each wheel. 2 units per carton.
- Manufacturer
- La Espanola Meats Inc
- Category
- Food — Cheese
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)
- Lot Number 113 Best By 11/11/2013
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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