The FDA reported that Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc.(Modesto, CA) recalled 344 cases of Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) because it could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) was distributed nationwide through distributors. The product comes in a small 8oz. “puck” shape wrapped in clear plastic marked with red and black lettering on the bottom noted as “Cotija. The top shows “Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese” with an orange background. The batch number is identified on the outer edge of the clear plastic with “SELL BY 05/12/24 BATCH 4DW-23318” in black lettering. To date, no confirmed illnesses related to this product have been reported. The recall resulted from a routine sampling program by the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch on Wednesday, January 3rd, which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rizo-lopez-foods-inc-recalls-aged-cotija-mexican-grating-cheese-8oz-because-possible-health-risk
