Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

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Rizo Bros Cotija (Grated) 8 oz. UPC 72724200043 7 oz. Recalled by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: January 11, 2024
Company: Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Status: Ongoing
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 Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese directly.

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

Affected Products

Rizo Bros Cotija (Grated) 8 oz. UPC 72724200043 7 oz. UPC 7-27242-14022-5 Tio Francisco, Casa Cardenas 9 oz. UPC 7-27242-00022-2 & 8-11371-27109-4 Rizo Bros Cotija 8 oz. UPC 7-27242-00043-7 Tio Francisco Cotija 14 oz. 7-27242-00517-3 Food City Cotija 16 oz. Tio Francisco Cotija (Grated) 20 oz. UPC 7-27242-00056-7 Tio Francisco, San Carlos Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Cotija Enchilado 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00535-7 Food City, Casa Cardenas Cotija Enchilado 16 oz. Tio Francisco Cotija Enchilado Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Cotija Rallado 12 oz. UPC 7-27242-00021-5 Tio Francisco Cotija Rallado Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Cotija (Bulk and grated bulk)

Quantity: 344 cases

Why Was This Recalled?

Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 20 states: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IA, KS, MD, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA

Affected (20 states)Not affected

About Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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