CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Mar 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Requeson, Latin Style Soft Cheese recalled by Queseria Bendita
Queseria Bendita is recalling Requeson, Latin Style Soft Cheese, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 16 Jan 2015 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-1366-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70296
- Recalling firm
- Queseria Bendita, Yakima, WA
- Brand
- Requeson
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 26 Feb 2015
- Reported
- 4 Mar 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 16 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Feb 2015 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 4 Mar 2015 | 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
Requeson soft cheese is recalled because of a potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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
Requeson, Latin Style Soft Cheese, packaged in a plastic tub, Net Wt. 1 lb. The UPC is 0 94922 10603 2.
Where it was distributed
distributed in Oregon and Washington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Requeson soft cheese is recalled because of a potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
all lot, all best by dates up to 041615
Where was it sold?
distributed in Oregon and Washington
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
4 other products · FDA event 70296This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Queso Fresco, Latin Style Soft Cheese recalled by Queseria Bendita.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Queso Fresco, Latin Style Soft Cheese recalled by Queseria BenditaQueso Fresco | Queseria Bendita | Listeria | OR, WA | |
| CLASS I | Sour Cream/Crema Agria recalled by Queseria BenditaSour | Queseria Bendita | Listeria | OR, WA | |
| CLASS I | Cotija cheese recalled by Queseria BenditaCotija | Queseria Bendita | Listeria | OR, WA | |
| CLASS I | Panela, Latin Style Soft Cheese recalled by Queseria BenditaPanela | Queseria Bendita | Listeria | OR, WA |
More recalls from Queseria Bendita
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Panela, Latin Style Soft Cheese recalled by Queseria BenditaPanela | Queseria Bendita | Listeria | OR, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Cotija cheese recalled by Queseria BenditaCotija | Queseria Bendita | Listeria | OR, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Sour Cream/Crema Agria recalled by Queseria BenditaSour | Queseria Bendita | Listeria | OR, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Queso Fresco, Latin Style Soft Cheese recalled by Queseria BenditaQueso Fresco | Queseria Bendita | Listeria | OR, WA |
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