Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

QUESOS LA RICURA brand Queso Cotija Recalled by Quesos La Ricura, Ltd. Due to Potential E. coli Contamination

Date: January 24, 2020
Company: Quesos La Ricura, Ltd.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Quesos La Ricura, Ltd. directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 640 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 5 states: FL, GA, NY, NC, PA

Affected (5 states)Not affected

About Quesos La Ricura, Ltd.

Quesos La Ricura, Ltd. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report