FDA warns of listeria contamination in Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese by Rizo Lopez Foods.
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Modesto-based company since 1990, known for Mexican and Central American cheeses, meats, creams, and beverages.
i) 344 cases recalled nationwide due to listeria monocytogenes contamination. ii) Packaging: 8 oz "puck" shape, clear plastic with red and black lettering, orange background.
"Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese," with "Sell by 05/12/24 BATCH 4DW-23318" in black lettering.
i) Recall initiated after routine sampling by Hawaii State Department of Health revealed contamination. ii) No confirmed illnesses reported as of now.
i) Consumers urged to quarantine and destroy recalled product. ii) Contact Rizo Lopez Foods at 1-800-626-5587 for inquiries, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
i) Bacterium found in moist environments, soil, water, and contaminated places. ii) Survives in refrigeration; transmitted during food processing, preparation, and storage.
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Onset varies; symptoms range from fever, muscle aches, nausea to severe conditions like headache, confusion, and convulsions.
Particularly dangerous for the elderly, immunocompromised, and young; poses risks to pregnancy.