FDA Expands Cotija Cheese RecallFDA Expands Cotija Cheese Recall
The recall in January for packaged cotija cheese expands into salad kits, sandwiches affecting nearly 30 brands.

The FDA recall in January for cotija cheese in puck packages produced by Rizo Bros. California Creamery has expanded. The recall into February now includes other cheese varieties, salad kits, sandwiches, and meal kits that contain the cheese.
Rizo Lopez Foods out of Modesto, CA, recalled 344 cases of Rizo Bros. Aged cotija Mexican Grating Cheese on Jan. 11, 2024, due to the possibility of Listeria contamination. The recall was a result of a routine sampling program by the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch on January 3, which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria.
At the time, Rizo Lopez Foods ceased production and distribution of the product as the FDA and the company continued their investigation into what caused the issue. Just over one month later, various products that contain the cheese have now been put on the FDA recall list.
Rizo Lopez Foods expanded its recall to include additional varieties of cheese, including Cheddar, Cotija, Freir, Fresco, Monterey, Oaxaca, Panela, and Paneer, along with yogurt and sour cream.
Distribution throughout the US incurred several recalls for various products throughout February, that included the dairy varieties listed above.
Rojo's Black Bean 6 Layer Dip
Don Pancho, HEB, Trader Joe's Cilantro Lime Crema, Everything Sauce Fiesta, Cilantro Cotija dressing, Poblano Caesar dressing, Cilantro Dressing, Street Taco Express Meal Kit
Bright Farms Southwest Chipotle Crunch Kit salad kit
Marketside, Ready Pac Bistro Southwest Chopped Salad Kit, Bacon Ranch Crunch Kit, Fresh Mex Chopped Kit, Queso Crunch Salad Kit
Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit and Bacon Ranch
Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, Pavilions, Vons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw's, Star Market, Lucky Chicken Taco Kits and Meals
Fresh and Ready, Sprig and Sprout, Jack and Olive Torta sandwiches
Dole Fresh Vegetables salad kits: Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch, Premium Kit Southwest Salad, Cajun Ranch Chopped Kit, Premium Kit Endless Summer, Supreme Kit Southwest Salad
President's Choice Southwest Salad Kit
The Perfect Bite Co. Mexican Style Street Corn Bites
Stater Bros., SaveMart Chicken Street Taco Kit
Sprout's Farmers Market Chicken Street Taco Kit
MG Foods Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll
Bristol Farms Chicken Street Taco Kit
Rico Enchiladas
If you have any of these products, contact the company listed or the FDA to verify the recall and steps to take for reimbursement.
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