Castle Importing, Inc. is recalling 9,553 units of various Cotija and shredded cheese blends because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes Crumbled Cotija, Grated Cotija, and Shredded Three Cheese Blend sold under the Classic Castle Brand. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with these products, which were manufactured at the company's Fontana, California facility.
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea; however, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
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Manufactured at Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333. Includes 8,886 cases.
Manufactured at Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333. Includes 667 cases.
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