Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese labeled recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

August 20, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Ochoa's Queseria LLC recalls Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese labeled, "Don Froylan Requeson***Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese***Ingredients: Pasteurized W…

Recall number

F-1908-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ochoa's Queseria LLC

Sold / distributed

Firm distributes to wholesale accounts, retailers, and restaurants in Oregon and Washington

Why it was recalled

Don Froylan Requeson is being recalled because the ingredient statement does not declare milk, a major food allergen. The pasteurized whey comes from whole milk.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese labeled, "Don Froylan Requeson***Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese***Ingredients: Pasteurized Whey, Salt***" 1lb. (16 oz.) and bulk plastic bags in 2lb. and 5lb.