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Class I Recall

Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound plastic packages. Product label

Productos La Hacienda LLC

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and by Productos La Hacienda LLC. Reason: Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes..

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-1466-2024

Action Date

2024-07-17

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound plastic packages. Product labeling reads in part "***QUESO RICO LA HACIENDA***EL QUESO FRESCO FRESCO DE VERACRUZ***Lic. Permit #483709 El Queso Rico "LA HACIENDA"***5617 E. Trenton Rd., Suite B, Edinburg, TX 78539***tel. (956) 884-0021***(956) 451-1537***Keep Refrigerated***Made With 100% Pasteurized Milk***AL NATURAL***9 OZ. CONT. NET.***6/2/24***".

Lot/Code Info: L. mono positive sample contained an expiration date of 6/2/24 on sticker. The firm has begun removing all of the queso fresco products with all dates and sizes (9 oz., 1 pound, 2 pounds) from their customers' shelves.

Quantity Affected: 640 pounds

Reason for Recall

Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Distribution

The product in question was distributed to 80 retail stores located in three Texas counties in the Rio Grande Valley, Cameron County, Hidalgo County, and Starr County.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-06-03

Company

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 22 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

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 (Productos La Hacienda LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Productos La Hacienda LLC have FDA actions?

This is the only FDA action we have on record for Productos La Hacienda LLC in our database.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1466-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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