CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

El Monterey Cheese Enchilada recalled by Request Foods Incorporated

Request Foods is recalling El Monterey Cheese Enchilada, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesItem # 00107 Lot: 17310 17332 18002 18065 18127 18166 18198 18219 18229 18235

Quantity recalled91,971 cases

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-0379-2019
FDA event ID: 81325
Recalling firm: Request Foods, Holland, MI
Brand: El Monterey
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Oct 2018
FDA classified: 6 Nov 2018
Reported: 14 Nov 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

15 Oct 2018	Recall initiated by company
6 Nov 2018	Classified by FDA	+22 days
14 Nov 2018	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by their supplier that ingredients used in their products were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

El Monterey Cheese Enchilada 10 oz. UPC 71007 31810 Frozen 8, 10oz. units per case

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and Canada

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The firm was notified by their supplier that ingredients used in their products were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Item # 00107 Lot: 17310 17332 18002 18065 18127 18166 18198 18219 18229 18235

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and Canada

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.

Other products in this recall event

30 other products · FDA event 81325

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Kashi, Fire Roasted Quinoa Bowl recalled by Request Foods Incorporated.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Kashi, Fire Roasted Quinoa Bowl recalled by Request Foods IncorporatedKashi	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Kashi, Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl recalled by Request Foods IncorporatedKashi	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Evol Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli recalledEvol Butternut	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Evol Portabello Goat Cheese Ravioli recalledEvol Portabello	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	The Jackfruit Company Enchilada Jackfruit Bowl recalled	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Udi's Pesto Tortellini 8 oz recalled by Request Foods IncorporatedUdi's Pesto	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Beecher's Enchilada Bowl Rojo recalled by Request Foods IncorporatedBeecher's Enchilada	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Beecher's Enchilada Bowl Blanco recalled by Request Foods IncorporatedBeecher's Enchilada	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Kashi,Chimichurri Quinoa Bowl recalled by Request Foods IncorporatedKashi	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Kashi, Black Bean Mango Bowl recalled by Request Foods IncorporatedKashi	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
14 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Evol Butternut Squash Lasagna recalled by Request Foods IncorporatedEvol Butternut	Request Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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