The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2404-2014·Announced 2014-09-03

La Finquita Fresh Farmer's Cheese Recalled for Peanut and Tree Nut Contamination

La Finquita is recalling 1,171 units of Fresh Farmer's Cheese because the milk used may be contaminated with peanuts and pistachios.

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 allergen mislabeling/contamination with common allergens (peanuts and tree nuts), which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

La Finquita is recalling 1,171 units of Quesito Fresco Campesino / Fresh Farmer's Cheese. The product is packaged in 14.11oz plastic containers with the UPC code 0 94922 76809 4 and a use-by date of 6/28/14.

The recall was initiated because the milk used to manufacture the cheese may be contaminated with peanuts and tree nuts (pistachios). This presents a risk to consumers with allergies to these ingredients.

The product was distributed through retail stores in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries and dispose of the item or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
La Finquita Quesito Fresco Campesino / Fresh Farmers Cheese. The product is packaged in a 14.11oz. plastic container, UPC Code: 0 94922 76809 4
Manufacturer
La Finquita
Affected units
1,171

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)

  • Use by 6/28/14.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: