Requeson Soft Ricotta Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC is recalling 480 1-lb packages of Requeson soft ricotta sold in NY because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric maps to Critical (score 5).
Plain-English summary
Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC is recalling 480 1-lb clamshell packages of Requeson (soft ricotta). The product comes in a clear clamshell package with no labeling information; “Requeson” is handwritten in black marker on the top lid. No lot code or UPC is present.
The recall was issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I.
The recalled product was distributed only in New York. Consumers who have this product should not eat it and should follow FDA recall guidance for next steps. Because the packages have no lot code or UPC, consumers should identify the product by the handwritten “Requeson” label on the clear clamshell lid.
The recalled product
- Product
- Requeson (soft ricotta) 1 lb. packed into a clear clamshell package with no labeling information. "Requeson" is handwritten in black marker on the top lid of the clamshell package. No lot code or UPC.
- Manufacturer
- Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Soft 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)
- None
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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