La Nica Honduran Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination
La Nica Products is recalling 6,000 lbs of Queso Hondureno cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in California.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored at least 4.
Plain-English summary
La Nica Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 6,000 lbs of Queso Hondureno, Queso Duro Blando - Honduran Cheese, Dry Hard Cheese, 1 lb 454 g. The recall is due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product is identified by Lot Code 254, an expiration date of 08/30/2017, and UPC Code 6-34779-55559-3. The recall is limited to the state of California.
Consumers who have purchased this 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
- Queso Hondureno, Queso Duro Blando - Honduran Cheese, Dry Hard Cheese; 1 lb 454 g
- Manufacturer
- La Nica Products, 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 (3)
- Lot Code 254
- Exp Date 08/30/2017
- UPC Code 6-34779-55559-3
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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