Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 344 cases of Cotija cheese and a wide variety of other dairy products, including many types of cheese, crema, yogurt, and ricotta. The recall affects several brands including Rizo Bros, Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, and 365 Whole Foods Market. These products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen discovered through environmental testing. Affected items were sold at retail deli counters and in packaged form with expiration dates ranging through July 2024.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. In pregnant women, Listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths. Healthy individuals may suffer from short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
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Available at retail deli counters in various sizes.
Also available at retail deli counters in various sizes.
Quantity: 344 cases. Batch IDs cover Cotija and Bulk Grated Cotija through dates of 07/31/2024.
Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes.
Image 1 – Labeling, Rizo Bros Cojita, back of label
Image 2 – Labeling, Rizo Bros Cojita, front of label
Image of Tio Francisco Blanco Suave wedge
Image of Rizo Bros California Creamery Grated Cotija
Image of Rizo Bros California Creamery Fresco 8 oz
Image of Casa Cardenas Cotija Polvo grated cheese 9 oz
Image of Tio Francisco Cotija 14 oz wedge
Image of Food City Cotija label various sizes
Image of Tio Francisco Cotija 20 oz container
Image of Rizo Bros California Creamery Cotija 8 oz
Image of Food City Cotija Enchilado label various sizes
Image of Tio Francisco Queso Fresco 14 oz wedge
Image of Tio Francisco Oaxaca Melting String Cheese 14 oz
Image of Tio Francisco Queso Panela 14 oz
Image of Tio Francisco Queso Blanco Suave 14 oz
Image of Rizo Bros California Creamery Oaxaca Melting String Cheese 8 oz
Image of Cardenas Queso Cotija label various sizes
Image of 365 Whole Foods Market Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
Image of 365 Whole Foods Market Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
Image of Crema Rancho Santa Maria
Image of Tio Francisco Crema Mexicana 16 oz
Image of Tio Francisco Crema Centroamericana 16 oz
Image of Tio Francisco Queso Fresco 12 oz wedge
Image of Tio Francisco Requeson 15 oz
Image of Tio Francisco Queso Oaxaca 12 oz
Image of Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir
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