Queso Rico La Hacienda Queso Fresco Cheese Recalled for Listeria
Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes. FDA Class I recall affects 640 pounds distributed to retail stores in Texas counties.
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: This recall receives a Severe (4) classification due to its FDA Class I designation. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious infection. FDA Class I recalls receive a minimum severity score of 4 per the established rubric.
Plain-English summary
Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese has been recalled because it was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes. This is classified as an FDA Class I recall. The affected product was packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound plastic containers with an expiration date of 6/2/24.
The recalled cheese was distributed to 80 retail stores located in three Texas counties: Cameron County, Hidalgo County, and Starr County, affecting a total of 640 pounds of product. Productos La Hacienda LLC, the manufacturer, has initiated the removal of all affected queso fresco products from retail shelves.
The recalled product
- Product
- Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound plastic packages. Product labeling reads in part "***QUESO RICO LA HACIENDA***EL QUESO FRESCO FRESCO DE VERACRUZ***Lic. Permit #483709 El Queso Rico "LA HACIENDA"***5617 E. Trenton Rd., Suite
- Manufacturer
- Productos La Hacienda LLC
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cheese
- 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 (2)
- 1 pound
- 2 pounds) from their customers' shelves.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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