Class ITerminated in FDA datasetFeb 17, 2021

Requeson/Ricotta, sold under the following brands and container sizes: El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta 12oz Clam Shell Container

Recalling firm: El Abuelito Cheese, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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The exact product

Requeson/Ricotta, sold under the following brands and container sizes: El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta 12oz Clam Shell Container, UPC: 673130300014; El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta - Promocion $3.99 12oz. Clam Shell Container, UPC: 673130300014; El Viejito Requeson/Ricotta 12oz. Clam Shell Container 718122180912

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Original FDA code information

Sell by dates through 031421

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC673130300014d container sizes: El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta 12oz Clam Shell Container, UPC: 673130300014; El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta - Promocion $3.99 12oz. Clam Shell Container, UPC: 673130300014; El Viejito Requeson/Rico
UPC673130300014El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta - Promocion $3.99 12oz. Clam Shell Container, UPC: 673130300014; El Viejito Requeson/Ricotta 12oz. Clam Shell Container 718122180912

Recall details

Recall number
F-0346-2021
Event ID
87369
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Feb 17, 2021
Reported
Mar 31, 2021
Classified
Mar 19, 2021
Terminated
Apr 26, 2024
Quantity
N/A
Location
Paterson, NJ, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

The product has been distributed in the following States: PA, NY, NJ, CT,DE, MA

FDA source record · F-0346-2021

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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