Class ITerminated in FDA datasetJan 24, 2020

QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija; Cotija Cheese; AGED OVER 60 DAYS

Recalling firm: Quesos La Ricura, Ltd.

Why it was recalled

Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

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The exact 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

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Original FDA code information

Sell by May 20, 2020-3/ May 20, 2020-4 UPC 7 69087 00933 6

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC769087009336Sell by May 20, 2020-3/ May 20, 2020-4 UPC 7 69087 00933 6

Recall details

Recall number
F-0598-2020
Event ID
84785
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 24, 2020
Reported
Feb 12, 2020
Classified
Feb 4, 2020
Terminated
May 20, 2020
Quantity
640 units
Location
Hicksville, NY, 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

NY, FL, NC, GA, PA

FDA source record · F-0598-2020

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

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