Recall of Over 20 Cheese and Dairy Products Sold Nationwide After Listeria Outbreak

Ricotta, queso, cotija, and more cheese and dairy products are currently the subject of a voluntary recall by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. (RLF). The products are being recalled due to potential listeria contamination, according to a recent announcement by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recalled products include cheese, yogurt, and sour cream sold under the brand names 365 Whole Foods Market, Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, El Huache, La Ordena, San Carlos, Campesino, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos, and Casa Cardenas.

The affected products were sold at various stores nationwide including, but not limited to, Whole Foods Market, El Super, Cardenas Market, Northgate Gonzalez, Superior Groceries, El Rancho, Vallarta, Food City, La Michoacana, and Numero Uno Markets, according to the FDA.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this recall may be linked to a listeria outbreak that has resulted in 26 illnesses and 23 hospitalizations across 11 states. The CDC is urging consumers to throw away any contaminated products or return to them where you bought them from.

A listeria infection can be dangerous in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant people, and others with weakened immune systems, the FDA states. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms like high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

The company has halted production of all of the recalled products. Consumers with questions may contact the RLF directly at 1-833-296-2233, which will be monitored 24 hours a day.