CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Feb 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Taino Queso de Hoja, Puerto Rico Style Cheese recalled
Wisconsin Cheese Group is recalling Taino Queso de Hoja, Puerto Rico Style Cheese, distributed in New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 11 Sep 2018 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-0809-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81163
- Recalling firm
- Wisconsin Cheese Group, Monroe, WI
- Brand
- Taino Queso
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Sep 2018
- FDA classified
- 5 Feb 2019
- Reported
- 13 Feb 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 11 Sep 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Feb 2019 | Classified by FDA | +147 days |
| 13 Feb 2019 | 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
Cheese was transported at elevated temperatures.
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
Taino Queso de Hoja, Puerto Rico Style Cheese. Net Wt. 17.6 oz (498g) UPC 19753-0094 Keep Refrigerated.
Where it was distributed
NJ and NY
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Cheese was transported at elevated temperatures.
Which lots are affected?
Lot code on package: 10/17/18 v11
Where was it sold?
NJ and NY
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.
Other products in this recall event
7 other products · FDA event 81163This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sabor Brasil Queijo Minas Frescal Cheese recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Sabor Brasil Queijo Minas Frescal Cheese recalledSabor Brasil | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY | |
| CLASS II | Lupita Panela Fresca, Mexican Style Farmer's Cheese recalledLupita Panela | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY | |
| CLASS II | Mimoso Queijo Minas Fresco Farmer's Cheese recalledMimoso Queijo | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY | |
| CLASS II | Mimoso Queijo Minas Frescal recalled by Wisconsin Cheese GroupMimoso Queijo | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY | |
| CLASS II | Campesino Colomblano Style Farmers Cheese recalledCampesino Colomblano | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY | |
| CLASS II | La Campina Queso De Freir Fresh Frying Cheese recalledLa Campina | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY | |
| CLASS II | Sabor Brasil Queijo Minas / Minas Farmer's Cheese recalledSabor Brasil | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY |
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All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Sabor Brasil Queijo Minas / Minas Farmer's Cheese recalledSabor Brasil | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY |
| Food | CLASS II | La Campina Queso De Freir Fresh Frying Cheese recalledLa Campina | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY |
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| Food | CLASS II | Mimoso Queijo Minas Frescal recalled by Wisconsin Cheese GroupMimoso Queijo | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY |
| Food | CLASS II | Mimoso Queijo Minas Fresco Farmer's Cheese recalledMimoso Queijo | Wisconsin Cheese Group | Temperature Abuse | NJ, NY |
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