CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Feb 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Mi Ranchito Fresh Cheese with Hot Peppers recalled by Quesos La Ricura

Quesos La Ricura is recalling Mi Ranchito Fresh Cheese with Hot Peppers, 14, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Jan 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codessell by March 20 2022-2

Quantity recalled2478 individual units

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-0733-2022
FDA event ID: 89480
Recalling firm: Quesos La Ricura, Hicksville, NY
Brand: Mi Ranchito
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Jan 2022
FDA classified: 10 Feb 2022
Reported: 16 Feb 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

25 Jan 2022	Recall initiated by company
10 Feb 2022	Classified by FDA	+16 days
16 Feb 2022	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

May contain elevated levels of coliform

Product as listed by the FDA

Quesos La Ricura Mi Ranchito Fresh Cheese with Hot Peppers, 14. 0z.

Where it was distributed

MA, CO, LA, TX, FL, MD, NC, IO, NY, CT and NJ

Colorado Connecticut Florida Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New Jersey New York Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

May contain elevated levels of coliform

Which lots are affected?

sell by March 20 2022-2

Where was it sold?

MA, CO, LA, TX, FL, MD, NC, IO, NY, CT and NJ

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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