Quesos La Ricura recalls QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija: e. coli risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Quesos La Ricura
- Location
- Hicksville, NY
- Reported by FDA
- February 12, 2020
- Recall started
- January 24, 2020
- Risk class
- Class I
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Dairy and eggs
- Reason type
- E. coliOther contamination
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija; Cotija Cheese; AGED OVER 60 DAYS; Ingredients: Raw Milk, Salt, Enzyme and Cultures; KEEP REFRIGERATED/MANTENER REFRIGERADO; NET WT/PESO NETO 12 OZ. (340g); Plant No/Numero de Planta 36-1256; PRODUCT OF NICARAGUA
Quantity: 640 units
Codes: Sell by May 20, 2020-3/ May 20, 2020-4 UPC 7 69087 00933 6
Where it was distributed
NY, FL, NC, GA, PA
What to do
If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Quesos La Ricura recalled 1 product, including QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija; Cotija Cheese; AGED OVER 60 DAYS; Ingredients: Raw Milk, Salt, Enzyme and Cultures; KEEP….
Why was it recalled?
Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
What does Class I mean?
FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Where was it sold or shipped?
NY, FL, NC, GA, PA
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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