The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1365-2015·Announced 2015-03-04

Queseria Bendita Recalls Queso Fresco Soft Cheese Due to Listeria Risk

Queseria Bendita is recalling Queso Fresco soft cheese in Oregon and Washington due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Queseria Bendita is voluntarily recalling Queso Fresco, Latin Style Soft Cheese, packaged in plastic wrap. The product is available in 1 lb. and 3 lb. packages. The 1 lb. package has the UPC 0 94922 10602 5, while the 3 lb. package does not have a UPC. The recall covers all lots and all best-by dates up to 041615.

The recall is being issued because the cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The firm does not keep records of the quantity distributed, so the number of affected units is undetermined. The product was distributed in Oregon and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. The source text does not specify a contact number or further instructions for consumers.

The recalled product

Product
Queso Fresco, Latin Style Soft Cheese, packaged in plastic wrap, Net Wt. 1 lb. or 3 lbs. The UPC of 1 lb. package is 0 94922 10602 5. There is NO UPC for 3 lbs. package.
Manufacturer
Queseria Bendita
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)

  • all lot
  • all best by dates up to 041615

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Queseria Bendita under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →