El Encanto Recalls Bueno Mild Cheese for Listeria Risk
El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling Bueno GC NM Mild cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
El Encanto, Incorporated is voluntarily recalling Bueno GC NM Mild 12-13 oz Z, Product Item Number 1024-1. The recall is being conducted due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product is packaged in plastic containers and shipped in cardboard boxes containing 12 units of 13 oz each.
The affected lots are 2183, 2193, 2413, 2483, 2493, 2593, 2803, and 2813. The product was distributed nationwide, including to military, government, and VA consignees. No foreign distribution is reported.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bueno GC NM Mild 12-13 oz Z, Product Item Number 1024-1. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 12 units of 13 oz each per case totaling 9.75 lbs.
- Manufacturer
- El Encanto, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- 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 (8)
- Lots 2183
- 2193
- 2413
- 2483
- 2493
- 2593
- 2803
- 2813
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 39 recalled by El Encanto, Incorporated 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.
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