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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jan 24, 2020 (7 years ago)

QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija recall

Recalled by Quesos La Ricura, Ltd. · Hicksville, NY, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

Pathogen: E. coli

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (such as O157:H7) can cause severe illness and kidney failure.

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What was recalled

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

Food: Cheese

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Sell by May 20, 2020-3/ May 20, 2020-4 UPC 7 69087 00933 6

Where it was sold

Florida Georgia North Carolina New York Pennsylvania

FDA's distribution note: NY, FL, NC, GA, PA

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Quesos La Ricura, Ltd.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jan 24, 2020
In FDA report of
Feb 12, 2020
Terminated
May 20, 2020
FDA recall number
F-0598-2020 · event 84785
Official record
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