Why it was recalled
Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
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 numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
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.
Where it was sold
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.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1466-2024
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 3, 2024
- FDA report date
- Jul 17, 2024
- Quantity
- 640 pounds
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Productos La Hacienda LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1466-2024, exactly as published.
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- City
- Edinburg
- State
- TX
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 94752
- Address
- 5617 E Trenton Rd Ste B
- Code information
- 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.
- Postal code
- 78542-3188
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2024
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1466-2024
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Productos La Hacienda LLC
- Product quantity
- 640 pounds
- Termination date
- Feb 25, 2026
- Reason for recall
- Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- 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***".
- Distribution pattern
- 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.
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 3, 2024
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Jul 9, 2024