HIGH RISK Terminated F-1466-2024

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***".

Recalled by Productos La Hacienda LLC

Classification

Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Reason for Recall

Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Details

Product Quantity
640 pounds
Product Type
Food
Code Info
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.
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

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.
Company Location
Edinburg, TX, 78542-3188

Timeline

Report Date
07/17/2024
Recall Initiated
06/03/2024
Classification Date
07/09/2024
Termination Date
02/25/2026

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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