CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Quesito Fresco Campesino / Fresh Farmers Cheese recalled by La Finquita
La Finquita is recalling Quesito Fresco Campesino / Fresh Farmers Cheese, distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 12 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-2404-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68542
- Recalling firm
- La Finquita, Stamford, CT
- Brand
- Quesito Fresco
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Jun 2014
- FDA classified
- 28 Aug 2014
- Reported
- 3 Sep 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Aug 2014 | Classified by FDA | +77 days |
| 3 Sep 2014 | 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
The milk used to manufacture the cheese may be contaminated with peanuts and tree nuts (pistachios).
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
La Finquita Quesito Fresco Campesino / Fresh Farmers Cheese. The product is packaged in a 14.11oz. plastic container, UPC Code: 0 94922 76809 4
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed through retail stores in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The milk used to manufacture the cheese may be contaminated with peanuts and tree nuts (pistachios).
Which lots are affected?
Use by 6/28/14.
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed through retail stores in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York
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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