Castle Importing recalls Crumbled Cotija and 1 more: listeria risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Castle Importing
- Location
- Fontana, CA
- Reported by FDA
- March 13, 2024
- Recall started
- February 5, 2024
- Risk class
- Class I
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Dairy and eggs
- Reason type
- ListeriaOther 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.
- Crumbled Cotija Net Wt. 5.6 lbs (300/0.3oz), Net Wt. 7.5 lbs (300/0.4 oz) Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333 Classic Castle Brand Crumbled Cotija Net Wt. 20 lbs, Net Wt. 5 lbs Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333 Classic Castle Brand Grated Cotija Net Wt. 20 lbs, Net Wt. 5 lbs Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333
Quantity: 8,886 cases
Codes: CASTLE CRUMBLED COTIJA 4/5LB 00791-24IN4/5-PH2 56006 Customer Lot # 23285 23285 23296 23306 23306 23317 23317 23338 23338 23338 23338 23349 23356 23356 23356 23360 23361 24011 24017 24017 24018 24018 24018 24031 24032 24922 CRUMBLED COTIJA 300/.3oz 00791-7LNRS300/.3oz-PH2 76002 Customer Lot # 23299 23300 23300 23304 23307 23313 23313 23320 23320 23333 23333 23342 23342 23347 23348 23349 23352 23352 23354 23355 23355 23356 23360 23361 24011 24012 24015 24016 24017 24022 24023 24024 24029 24030 24534 CRUMBLED COTIJA 300/.4oz 00791-7LNRS300/.4oz-PH2 76023 Customer Lot # 23333 23334 23361 23362… - Classic Castle Brand Shredded Three Cheese Blend Net Wt. 20 Lbs, Net Wt. 5 lbs. Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333
Quantity: 667 cases
Codes: CA SHR 3 CHS BLND 4/5lbs 00754-2-24IN4/5 70095 Customer Lot # 23290 23312 23325 23354 23354 23355 24003 24033
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to the following: CA< OH, CT, FL, TX, WA, IL No foreign distribution.
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?
Castle Importing recalled 2 products, including Crumbled Cotija Net Wt. 5.6 lbs (300/0.3oz), Net Wt. 7.5 lbs (300/0.4 oz) Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333 Classic Castle Brand Crumbled….
Why was it recalled?
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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?
U.S. distribution to the following: CA< OH, CT, FL, TX, WA, IL No foreign distribution.
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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