Salvadorean Cheese Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
La Colonia Foods LLC is recalling Selectos Latinos Requeson Salvadoreno Ricotta Style Salvadorean Cheese (14 oz) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which per the rubric requires a severity score of at least 4. The presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product further supports this classification.
Plain-English summary
La Colonia Foods LLC is recalling Selectos Latinos Requeson Salvadoreno Ricotta Style Salvadorean Cheese, sold in 14-oz clear plastic containers, because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled product is identified by the code Selec1008 and was distributed to retail outlets in Maryland and Virginia. A total of 205 units are included in the recall.
Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful pathogen that can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions can contact La Colonia Foods LLC directly. This recall was classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that consumption could cause serious adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Selectos Latinos Requeson Salvadoreno Ricotta Style Salvadorean Cheese, Net Weight 14 oz, packed into retail-sized clear plastic containers. Keep refrigerated.
- Manufacturer
- La Colonia Foods Llc
- Category
- Food — Dairy / 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)
- Selec1008
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by La Colonia Foods Llc 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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