Tio Francisco recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

January 11, 2024

Source

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

Official notice title

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese recalls Tio Francisco, El Huache, La Ordena Fresco (Michoacano) Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes…

Recall number

F-0919-2024

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese

Sold / distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: AR, AZ, BC, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MD, NC,NJ, NV, NY, OR, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, W No foreign distribution.

Why it was recalled

Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Tio Francisco, El Huache, La Ordena Fresco (Michoacano) Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco, San Carlos Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Rizo Bros. Queso 8 oz. UPC 7-27242-00159-5 Don Francisco 10 oz. UPC 7-27242-00178-6 Tio Francisco Queso Fresco 12 oz. UPC 7-27242-12552-9 Tio Francisco, Rio Grande Queso Fresco 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00552-4, 8-12324-03090-4, 8-12324-03091-1 & 8-12324-03089-8 Food City Queso Fresco 16 oz. Tio Francisco, Campesino, San Carlos, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Fresco (bulk)