The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2064-2014·Announced 2014-07-09

Jardine Foods Recalls Mi Queso, Su Queso for Undeclared Wheat

Jardine Foods Inc. is recalling 6,233 jars of Mi Queso, Su Queso because a supplier accidentally used wheat instead of whey in the cheese premix.

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 undeclared wheat, a common allergen, which meets the rubric criteria for a High severity score (3) due to the risk of allergic reaction.

Plain-English summary

Jardine Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 6,233 jars of Mi Queso, Su Queso (Item#50440). The product is a 16-ounce medium cheese product manufactured in Buda, Texas. The recall was initiated because a supplier inadvertently used a wheat product instead of whey when preparing the cheese premix for the recalling firm, resulting in undeclared wheat in the final product.

The affected product is distributed in Texas and Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for jars with the following lot codes: T-261-13, I-339-13, H-031-14, or M-021-14. The product label identifies the manufacturer as Jardine Foods, Inc., located at #1 Chisolm Trail, Buda, Texas 78610.

Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should not consume this product. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Mi Queso, Su Queso (Item#50440) ; Label: Jardine's 7J Ranch Mi Queso, Su Queso; Medium; NET WT. 16 OZ (453g); Jardine Foods, Inc.; #1 Chisolm Trail, Buda, Texas 78610; Product of U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Jardine Foods Inc
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
Affected units
6,233

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 (4)

  • Lot Codes T-261-13
  • I-339-13
  • H-031-14
  • M-021-14

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Jardine 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.

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