CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Apr 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mexicana Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Wrapped in cellophane recalled
Roos Foods is recalling Mexicana Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Wrapped in cellophane, ) Roos Foods, Inc., Kenton, DE, distributed in District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 19 Feb 2014 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-1712-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67593
- Recalling firm
- Roos Foods, Kenton, DE
- Brand
- Mexicana Queso
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Feb 2014
- FDA classified
- 28 Mar 2014
- Reported
- 9 Apr 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 19 Feb 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Classified by FDA | +37 days |
| 9 Apr 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Samples of Santa Rosa De Lima Cuajada en Terron (fresh curd cheese) were found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Based on these findings, the firm recalled all brands, lots, date codes, and container sizes of the cheese products that were manufactured and/or repackaged in their facility. Out of an abundance of caution, the firm expanded the recall to include all brands, lots, date codes, and c
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
Mexicana Brand Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese, 16 oz. Wrapped in cellophane, ) Roos Foods, Inc., Kenton, DE 19955, Plant No. 10-5436, UPC code 095548003330 (Ingredients: Cultured and pasteurized milk, salt).
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed through retail stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington, DC.
District of ColumbiaDelawareMarylandNew JerseyNew YorkVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Samples of Santa Rosa De Lima Cuajada en Terron (fresh curd cheese) were found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Based on these findings, the firm recalled all brands, lots, date codes, and container sizes of the cheese products that were manufactured and/or repackaged in their facility. Out of an abundance of caution, the firm expanded the recall to include all brands, lots, date codes, and c
Which lots are affected?
all lots and expiration dates, UPC code 095548003330
Where was it sold?
Products were distributed through retail stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington, DC.
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
17 other products · FDA event 67593This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is La Chapina Crema Guatemalteca Guatemalan Style Cream recalled.
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