The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1855.2013·Announced 2013-09-04

Quesos Vaca Negra cheese recalled for E. coli test results

Quesos Vaca Negra, Inc. is recalling specific cheese wheels in Puerto Rico after positive test results for generic E. coli.

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 (E. coli) without reported illness, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric, despite the agency's Class III classification.

Plain-English summary

Quesos Vaca Negra, Inc. is recalling 8 wheels of "***Que sos VACA NEGRA***CAP AEZ***Libre DE Lactose y Hormona R-BST***" cheese. Each wheel weighs approximately 3.5 kg. The product was distributed exclusively in Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated due to positive test results for generic E. coli. The specific code for the affected product is 392-07.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific code and product description. If they have the recalled cheese, they should stop consuming it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
"***Que sos VACA NEGRA***CAP AEZ***Libre DE Lactose y Hormona R-BST***Quesos Vaca Negra, Carr 492 km 0.1, Hatillo, PR***"
Manufacturer
Quesos Vaca Negra, Inc.
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 (1)

  • 392-07

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Related recalls

Same hazard · e coli

See all →