CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Feb 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Queso Cotija recalled by Quesos La Ricura
Quesos La Ricura is recalling Quesos LA Ricura Queso Cotija, distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 24 Jan 2020 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-0598-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84785
- Recalling firm
- Quesos La Ricura, Hicksville, NY
- Brand
- LA Ricura
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Jan 2020
- FDA classified
- 4 Feb 2020
- Reported
- 12 Feb 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 24 Jan 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Feb 2020 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 12 Feb 2020 | 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
Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija; Cotija Cheese; AGED OVER 60 DAYS; Ingredients: Raw Milk, Salt, Enzyme and Cultures; KEEP REFRIGERATED/MANTENER REFRIGERADO; NET WT/PESO NETO 12 OZ. (340g); Plant No/Numero de Planta 36-1256; PRODUCT OF NICARAGUA
Where it was distributed
NY, FL, NC, GA, PA
Questions about this recall
Is Queso Cotija recalled?
Yes. Quesos La Ricura recalled Queso Cotija on 24 Jan 2020. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0598-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Which lots are affected?
Sell by May 20, 2020-3/ May 20, 2020-4 UPC 7 69087 00933 6
Where was it sold?
NY, FL, NC, GA, PA
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 21 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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