Queso fresco cheese recalled in Texas after Listeria was found in the product

Productos La Hacienda LLC is recalling Queso Rico La Hacienda queso fresco cheese because it was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes

Testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample with an expiration date of 6/24/2014 on the sticker.

According to details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration, the recall started on June 3, 2024 and is still ongoing.

The recalled product was distributed to 80 stores in three Texas counties in the Rio Grande Valley: Cameron County, Hidalgo County and Starr County.

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell putrid, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of a Listeria infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about possible exposure to Listeria.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.

Symptoms of a Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other diseases.

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to preterm labor, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

Recalled product:

Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound and 2 pound plastic containers.

• The product label 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***ALL NATURAL***9 OZ. FOLLOW-UP. NET.***6/2/24***

• Product quantity: 640 pounds

Consumers and retailers should not use this product. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

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