QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija — Class I food recall F-0598-2020
Terminated recall by Quesos La Ricura, Ltd., reported 2020-02-12, distributed in FL, GA, NC, NY, PA. Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
| Recall number | F-0598-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Quesos La Ricura, Ltd., Hicksville, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-01-24 |
| Classified | 2020-02-04 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-02-12 |
| Terminated | 2020-05-20 |
| Distributed | FL, GA, NC, NY, PA |
| Quantity | 640 units |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | e coli |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00769087009336 |
| Expiration dates | 2020-05-20 |
Product
QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija; Cotija Cheese; AGED OVER 60 DAYS; Ingredients: Raw Milk, Salt, Enzyme and Cultures; KEEP REFRIGERATED/MANTENER REFRIGERADO; NET WT/PESO NETO 12 OZ. (340g); Plant No/Numero de Planta 36-1256; PRODUCT OF NICARAGUA
Reason for recall
Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Machine access
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