Some types of cheeses were recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, so there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Sargento Foods of Plymouth, Wisconsin. UPDATE: Sargento requested these changes to this notice: please clarify this issue never impacted Sargento-branded products. For additional context: This stemmed from Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. issuing a recall of its Cotija cheese. Upon further investigation, Sargento determined that this recall impacted a limited amount of the Food Service and Ingredients products. Therefore - in early February - out of an abundance of caution, Sargento voluntarily … [Read more...]
Country Corner Dairy Cheese Recalled For Pasteurization Issues
Country Corner Dairy cheese is being recalled for lack of proper pasteurization. That means that any pathogens that may have been present in the milk used to make the cheese may not have been destroyed. This notice was published on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, so there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Country Corner Dairy of Cullen, Virginia. The cheeses were distributed in Maryland and Virginia. The recalled products include Fresh Local Country Corner Dairy white Cheddar cheese sold in various sizes from 6 ounces up to 42 pounds, in vacuum sealed plastic packaging. the code information on the label is 080223. Also recalled is white Colby cheese in various vacuum sealed plastic … [Read more...]
Types of Rizo-Lopez Foods Recalled For Possible Listeria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published an overall list of the types of Rizo-Lopez foods that have been recalled in the wake of a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. Both FDA and USDA regulated foods are included on this list. The outbreak has sickened at least 26 people in 11 states. Twenty-three of the patients have been hospitalized, and two people have died. The case count by state remains at: Arizona (4), California (8), Colorado (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1), Oregon (1), Tennessee (2), Texas (2), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than one to 88 years. Illness onset dates range from June 15, 2014 to December 10, 2023. The patients who died lived in Texas and California. All Rizo-Lopez dairy … [Read more...]
Stater Bros. Chicken Street Taco Kit Recalled For Listeria
Stater Bros. Chicken Street Taco Kit is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This item has a recalled Rizo-Lopez cheese ingredient in the crema cup supplied by that company for possible contamination. Rizo-Lopez dairy products were recalled in connection to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this specific product. The recalling firm is Stater Bros. Markets of San Bernardino, California. There are 768 units of this product included this recall. All sell thru dates up to and including February 10, 2024 are included. They were available for purchase at all Stater Bros. Markets in California. The recalled item is Chicken Street Taco Kit that is packaged in … [Read more...]
Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Marketside Bacon Ranch Salad Kit
Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Salad Kit because it was made with ingredient packets containing recalled Rizo-Lopez cheese. The cheese was recalled in relation to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The recalling firm is Taylor Fresh Foods of Salinas, California. The salad was sold at Walmart stores in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, and in Washington D.C. The recalled product is Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit that is in a 12.76 ounce bag. The UPC number for this item is 681131305440. The … [Read more...]
Fresh & Ready Sandwiches Recalled For Possible Listeria
Fresh & Ready Sandwiches are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these particular products. The products were made with recalled Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese that is linked to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The recalling firm is Fresh & Ready Foods of San Fernando, California. The sandwiches were sold in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah between 01/21/2024 and 02/06/2024. The recalled products include Fresh & Ready Ham Torta Sandwich in 9 ounce plastic containers. The UPC number is 8290690707 and the use by dates are 02/03/2024 to 02/22/2024. Also recalled is Fresh & Ready Chicken Torta Sandwich in a 9 ounce plastic container. The UPC … [Read more...]
Fresh Express and Marketside Salad Kits Recalled For Listeria
Fresh Express and Marketside Salad Kits are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The kits were made with condiment packs that contain Rizo-Lopez cheeses that were recalled in relation to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to date with these specific products. The recalling firm is Fresh Express of Orlando, Florida. The recalled products were sold at the retail level in limited quantities in these states: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Utah, and Washington. The recalled products include the 10.3 ounce Marketside Southwest Chopped Salat Kit with UPC number 681131305129. The package code/use by date pairs are G364 with use by date 1/14/2024 and G002 with use by date of 1/17/2024. The condiment pack use … [Read more...]
FDA: Deadly Rizo Lopez Cheese Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak
The FDA weighs in on the deadly Rizo Lopez cheese Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. There are at least 26 patients in 11 states. Twenty-three of those patients have been hospitalized, and two people, one who lived in California and one who lived in Texas, have sadly died. The patient case count by state is: Arizona (4), California (8), Colorado (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1), Oregon (1), Tennessee (2), Texas (2), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than one to 88 years. Illness onset dates range from June 15, 2014 to December 10, 2023. That is an extraordinary long illness onset date range, but this is often the case with listeriosis outbreaks. Many secondary recalls have been issued, for products made with recalled Rizo-Lopez … [Read more...]
Rizo-López Foods Recalls All Dairy Products For Possible Listeria
Rizo-López Foods is voluntarily recalling all of their dairy products after a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak was linked to the company's queso fresh and cotija cheeses. The company recalled their aged cotija cheese on January 11, 2024 for possible contamination. In that outbreak, at least 26 people in 11 states are sick. These recalled products were distributed nationwide by FLP and through distributors. These items were also sold at retail deli counters including, but not limited, to these stores: El Super, Cardenas Market, Northgate Gonzalez, Superior Groceries, El Rancho, Vallarta, Food City, La Michoacana, and Numero Uno Markets. The recalled foods include cheese, yogurt, and sour cream that were sold under these brand names: Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, … [Read more...]
Rizo Lopez Aged Cotija Mexican Cheese Recalled For Listeria
Rizo Lopez Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Rizo Lopez Foods of Modesto, California. The recalled product is Rizo Lopez Aged Cotija Grating Cheese that is packaged in a small 8 ounce puck shape wrapped in plastic wrap. The label is clear, marked with red and black lettering on the bottom, with "Cotija, made with Grade A Milk" along with the ingredient list on the label. The top has "Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese." The UPC number for this product is 72724200043, and the batch number stamped on the outer edge of the clear plastic is 4DW-23318. The sell by date is 05/12/24. The … [Read more...]
