Cotija cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Course Grated Cotija Cheese Pack Size 6/5 lb. Ma
Summary
The FDA issued a Class I for Cotija cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Course Gr by Sargento Foods, Inc.. Reason: Listeria monocytogenes.
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
F-1009-2024
Action Date
2024-03-06
Status
Terminated
Category
food
Product Description
Cotija cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Course Grated Cotija Cheese Pack Size 6/5 lb. Material #10002578, UPC 46100352601. 2. Sargento Coarse Grated Cotija Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Net Wt. 15.625 lbs. Material #10003245, UPC 46100355176. 3. Sargento 25015 Grated Cotija Cheese. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Material # 10003379, UPC 46100355831. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Lot/Code Info: Batch / Use By Dates: Product 1: 02203898 / Use By 02/05/24; 02205996 / Use By 02/17/24; 02207027 / Use By 02/24/24; 02209043 / Use By 03/06/24; 02210169 / Use By 03/17/24; 02211178 / Use By 03/23/24; 02212562 / Use By 03/30/24; 02213262 / Use By 04/06/24; 02216473 / Use By 04/27/24; 02218540 / Use By 05/12/2024; 02221035 / Use By 06/02/2024; 02224663 / Use By 06/25/24; 02226594 / Use By 07/07/24; 02228944 / Use By 07/20/24. Product 2: 02223954 / Best By APR/17/24; 02225676 / Best By MAY/01/24; 02229084 / Best By MAY/22/24. Product 3: 02216808 / Best By FEB/28/24; 02224928 / Best By APR/25/24; 02225677 / Best By MAY/01/24; 02226672 / Best By MAY/07/24.
Quantity Affected: 2,038 cases
Reason for Recall
Listeria monocytogenes
Distribution
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NC, NJ, NV, OH, RI, TX, WA, WI
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-02-05
Company
Plymouth, WI
Context & Analysis
This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
This was one of 128 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Sargento Foods, Inc. has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class I recall?
A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Sargento Foods, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Sargento Foods, Inc. have FDA actions?
Sargento Foods, Inc. has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1009-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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