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The CFIA reported that Simply Fresh Foods LLC recalled black bean 6-layer dip because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The dip was sold in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec under the Rojo’s brand, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The product was made using cheese recalled by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. in association with an outbreak in the US. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product in Canada. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/rojo-s-brand-black-bean-6-layer-dip-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The FDA reported additional recalls for products made with or containing recalled dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. 2/7/2024 Simply Fresh recalled Rojos Black Bean 7-Layer Dip 2-20oz club packs. The product was only sold at Costco stores in AL, AK, FL, GA, ID, MI, MT, NC, OR, SC, TN, WA, and UT. On 2/7/2024, Trader Joe’s Company recalled Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and Southwest Salad sold in Trader Joe’s nationwide. On 2/7/2024, Fresh Creative Foods recalled certain cremas, everything sauces, cilantro cotija dressing, poblano Caesar dressing, and cilantro dressing, sold in Costco, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s stores, and taco kits sold in Costco and Albertson’s stores. Recalled products were sold in CA, CT, FL, ID, IL, MD, MT, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WA. The investigation is ongoing. The FDA reported 26 illnesses, 23 hospitalizations, and two deaths. States with Cases: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, NV, NC, OR, TN, TX, and WA. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-queso-fresco-and-cotija-cheese-february-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Simply Fresh LLC, Buena Park, CA, recalled Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip 2-20oz Club Pack. This voluntary recall is being initiated due to the Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. recall of cotija cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Simply Fresh used the recalled cotija cheese from Rizo Lopez Foods in the Rojos Black Bean Layer Dips. The product was sold only at Costco. 7,350 cases were distributed to Costco stores in Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, and Utah. To date, no harmful effects have been reported from our product. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/simply-fresh-llc-voluntarily-recalls-rojos-black-bean-layer-dip-220oz-product-because-possible#:~:text=6%20Layer%20Dip-,Company%20Announcement,possible%20contamination%20with%20Listeria%20monocytogenes