CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ducal Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese recalled by Industrias Alimenticias

Industrias Alimenticias Kern's y Cia. S.C.A is recalling Ducal Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese, distributed in Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas. The recall was initiated on 20 Aug 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes27 LOTE-05-2014 or 22 LOTE-05-2014
Quantity recalled84 cases distributed from Goya Foods of Texas

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-2193-2014
FDA event ID
66358
Recalling firm
Industrias Alimenticias Kern's y Cia. S.C.A, Guatemala, N/A
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
20 Aug 2013
FDA classified
17 Jul 2014
Reported
23 Jul 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

20 Aug 2013Recall initiated by company
17 Jul 2014Classified by FDA+331 days
23 Jul 2014Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Lab analysis detected the pH to be greater than 4.4

Product as listed by the FDA

Ducal Brand Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese, UPC 088313-08328-6, Net Wt 4 oz, Product of Guatemala, C.A. Central American product made with quality by: Industrias Alimenticias Kern's Y/Cia, S.C.A., Km. 6 1/2 Carretera al Atlantico. Reg. D.G.R.V.C.S.D.R.C.A. B 658 The product was shipped in cases each of which included 4 paperboard cartons. Each paper board carton held 12-4 oz pouches.

Where it was distributed

Distribution was retail outlets in TX, OK, LA, CO, and TN

ColoradoLouisianaOklahomaTennesseeTexas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Lab analysis detected the pH to be greater than 4.4

Which lots are affected?

27 LOTE-05-2014 or 22 LOTE-05-2014

Where was it sold?

Distribution was retail outlets in TX, OK, LA, CO, and TN

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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