The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1709-2014·Announced 2014-04-09

Roos Foods Recalls Santa Rosa de Lima Grated Cheese for Listeria

Roos Foods is recalling Santa Rosa de Lima grated cheese after samples of a related product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Roos Foods, Inc. is recalling Santa Rosa de Lima Queso Rallado Aserrin (Grated Cheese) Queso Duro Viejo packaged in 16 oz plastic pouches. The recall was initiated after samples of Santa Rosa De Lima Cuajada en Terron (fresh curd cheese) were found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The firm expanded the recall to include all brands, lots, date codes, and container sizes of cheese products manufactured or repackaged in their facility. The affected product is identified by UPC code 095548003460. A total of 122,587 pounds of product were distributed through retail stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Santa Rosa de Lima Queso Rallado Aserrin (Grated Cheese) Queso Duro Viejo packaged in a 16 oz Plastic Pouch, Manufactured by Roos Foods, Inc. Kenton, DE 19955, Plant No. 10-5436, Distributed by: Roos Foods Distributors, 645 Lofstrand Lane, Rockville, MD 20850, UPC code 0955480034
Manufacturer
Roos Foods Inc
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 lots and expiration dates
  • UPC code 095548003460

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by Roos Foods Inc 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 18 products in this recall →