The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1418-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

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.

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: 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
Hazard
  • listeria

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:

  • IL