CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Jul 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Little Hatch's Queso recalled by Interstate Food Products
Interstate Food Products is recalling Little Hatch's Queso, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 20 May 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-0758-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88038
- Recalling firm
- Interstate Food Products, Lakewood, CO
- Brand
- Little Hatch's
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 May 2021
- FDA classified
- 1 Jul 2021
- Reported
- 7 Jul 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 20 May 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Jul 2021 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 7 Jul 2021 | Published 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
Product samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The products also contain undeclared soy lecithin.
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
Little Hatch's Queso, 13.5 oz. (382.7g) clear plastic container, Mfg. by Interstate Food Products, Lakewood, CO, www.littlehatches.com Must be Refrigerated UPC 705105009100
Where it was distributed
CO, KS, MO (KC only), NE, NM, TX (El Paso only), UT, WY
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The products also contain undeclared soy lecithin.
Which lots are affected?
05/28, all dates.
Where was it sold?
CO, KS, MO (KC only), NE, NM, TX (El Paso only), UT, WY
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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
3 other products · FDA event 88038This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Little Hatch's Jalapeno Cream Cheese recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Little Hatch's Jalapeno Cream Cheese recalledLittle Hatch's | Interstate Food Products | Listeria | 8 states | |
| CLASS I | Little Hatch's Roasted Chili Salsa - Hot recalledLittle Hatch's | Interstate Food Products | Listeria | 8 states | |
| CLASS I | Little Hatch's Spicy Queso recalled by Interstate Food ProductsLittle Hatch's | Interstate Food Products | Listeria | 8 states |
More recalls from Interstate Food Products
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Little Hatch's Spicy Queso recalled by Interstate Food ProductsLittle Hatch's | Interstate Food Products | Listeria | 8 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Little Hatch's Roasted Chili Salsa - Hot recalledLittle Hatch's | Interstate Food Products | Listeria | 8 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Little Hatch's Jalapeno Cream Cheese recalledLittle Hatch's | Interstate Food Products | Listeria | 8 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Whole Foods Market Cheese recalledWhole Foods Market | Whole Foods Market | Undeclared Egg | 7 states |
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| Food | CLASS I | Frankie's Organic Plant-Based Puffs Vegan Cheddar recalledFrankie's | Marina Del Rey Foods | Undeclared Milk | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | LLP, sharp cheese variety (Cheddar, Yummy Cheddar recalledClover Hill | Clover Hill Dairy | Listeria | MD, NY, VA |
| Food | CLASS I | Requeson, bulk product from Clover Hill Dairy packed into recalledRequeson | La Colonia Foods | Listeria | MD, VA |