Queso Chonero White Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Queso Chonero Special White Cheese has been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Illinois.
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 for Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses have been reported, which prevents a Critical designation.
Plain-English summary
Queso Chonero Special White Cheese, a 24-piece package product, is being recalled due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.
The recalled product has UPC 7 861105 900496 and an expiration date of June 22, 2024. The product was distributed in Illinois. Consumers who have this product should not consume it.
Consumers are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. Those with questions may contact the manufacturer, EL CANGREJO GUAYACO LLC.
The recalled product
- Product
- Queso Chonero Special White Cheese UPC 7 861105 900496
- Manufacturer
- EL CANGREJO GUAYACO LLC
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 24
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)
- EXPD: June - 22 - 2024
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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