Severity
Critical
CriticalClass ITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported July 17, 2024
Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound plastic packages. Product labeling reads in part "***QUESO RICO LA HACIENDA***EL QUESO FRESCO FRESCO DE VERACRUZ***Lic. Permit #483709 El Queso Rico "LA HACIENDA"***5617 E. Trenton Rd., Suite B, Edinburg, TX 78539***tel. (956) 884-0021***(956) 451-1537***Keep Refrigerated***Made With 100% Pasteurized Milk***AL NATURAL***9 OZ. CONT. NET.***6/2/24***".
Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Productos La Hacienda LLC recalled Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound p… - a critical-severity action.
Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound p… was recalled by Productos La Hacienda LLC in July 17, 2024. Reason: Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1466-2024 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Productos La Hacienda LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes..
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- July 17, 2024
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1466-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1466-2024) was formally reported on July 17, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 3, 2024. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Productos La Hacienda LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Edinburg, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 640 pounds.
The documented reason for this recall is: Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: The product in question was distributed to 80 retail stores located in three Texas counties in the Rio Grande Valley, Cameron County, Hidalgo County, and Starr County.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Affected scope
640 pounds
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Product description
Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound plastic packages. Product labeling reads in part "***QUESO RICO LA HACIENDA***EL QUESO FRESCO FRESCO DE VERACRUZ***Lic. Permit #483709 El Queso Rico "LA HACIENDA"***5617 E. Trenton Rd., Suite B, Edinburg, TX 78539***tel. (956) 884-0021***(956) 451-1537***Keep Refrigerated***Made With 100% Pasteurized Milk***AL NATURAL***9 OZ. CONT. NET.***6/2/24***".
Reason for recall
Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1466-2024 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2024 |
| Date initiated | June 3, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Productos La Hacienda LLC |
| Firm location | Edinburg, TX |
| Affected scope | 640 pounds |
| Distribution | The product in question was distributed to 80 retail stores located in three Texas counties in the Rio Grande Valley, Cameron County, Hidalgo County, and Starr County. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (F-1466-2024) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound plastic packages. Product labeling reads in part "***QUESO RICO LA HACIENDA***EL QUESO FRESCO FRESCO DE VERACRUZ***Lic. Permit #483709 El Queso Rico "LA HACIENDA"***5617 E. Trenton Rd., Suite B, Edinburg, TX 78539***tel. (956) 884-0021***(956) 451-1537***Keep Refrigerated***Made With 100% Pasteurized Milk***AL NATURAL***9 OZ. CONT. NET.***6/2/24***".. Recalled by Productos La Hacienda LLC. Units affected: 640 pounds.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Queso fresco was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 17, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1466-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: The product in question was distributed to 80 retail stores located in three Texas counties in the Rio Grande Valley, Cameron County, Hidalgo County, and Starr County..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-1466-2024) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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