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Class I · High risk Ongoing Initiated May 11, 2017 (9 years ago)

Queso Fresco x LB recall

Recalled by Global Garlic, Inc. · Miami, FL, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Queso Fresco x LB (Barra)/ Whole Milk Cheese, Net Wt 5-6 lbs.

Quantity: 286.2 lbs

Food: Cheese Milk & dairy

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.

Exp 06/17/2017, no UPC

Where it was sold

Florida Illinois Kentucky Louisiana North Carolina

FDA's distribution note: Distributed to FL, IL, KY, LA, NC.

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.

Recalling firm
Global Garlic, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
May 11, 2017
In FDA report of
Jul 5, 2017
FDA recall number
F-2410-2017 · event 77280
Official record
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FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

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Reason Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

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