Tio Francisco Panela 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00550-0 Food City Panela 16 oz. Tio...

FDA Recall #F-0921-2024 — Class I — January 11, 2024

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-0921-2024
Date InitiatedJanuary 11, 2024
ClassificationClass I
StatusOngoing
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmRizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
LocationModesto, CA

Product Description

Tio Francisco Panela 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00550-0 Food City Panela 16 oz. Tio Francisco, San Carlos, Dos Ranchitos, La Ordena, Campesino Panela Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Panela Barra Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes. Panela Regular and Barra (Bulk)

Reason for Recall

Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Classification

Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Distribution Pattern

U.S. distribution to the following: AR, AZ, BC, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MD, NC,NJ, NV, NY, OR, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, W No foreign distribution.

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

All dates through 04/02/2024 Panela Regular and Barra (bulk) PLU Batch ID 12240 2C-23335 12350 2C-23335 12350 3C-23335 350 1C-23335 350 2C-23335 350 1B-23336 50350 3C-23338 26350 2C-23339 26350 3B-23339 350 1C-23339 350 2C-23339 50350 3B-23339 351 2AW-23340 350 2C-23340 351 4AW-23341 56351 4AW-23341 350 1C-23342 350 2C-23342 12240 3C-23345 12350 3C-23345 350 3C-23345 26350 2C-23346 350 1C-23346 350 2C-23346 350 3C-23346 50350 3C-23346 351 4AW-23347 351 3AW-23348 56351 3AW-23348 350 1C-23349 350 2D-23349 350 3D-23349 56350 1C-23349 12240 1C-23350 12350 1C-23350 350 2D-23350 350 3D-23350 350 3C-23352 26350 1C-23353 350 1C-23353 350 2C-23353 350 3C-23353 351 1AW-23354 12240 1C-23354 12350 1C-23354 50350 1C-23354 56350 1C-23354 351 3AW-23355 56351 3AW-23355 350 1B-23355 350 1B-23356 350 3C-23360 50350 3C-23360 26350 3C-23361 350 2C-23361 350 3C-23361 350 3C-23362 56350 3C-23362 351 3AW-23363 56351 3AW-23363 350 1B-23363 12240 1B-23364 12350 1B-23364 350 1B-23364 350 2D-23364 350 3D-23364 350 2C-24003 350 3C-24003 50350 1C-24003 56350 2C-24003 351 3AW-24004 351 3AW-24005 56351 3AW-24005 12240 2B-24006 12350 2B-24006 350 2B-24006 350 3B-24006 26350 1C-24008 350 2C-24008 350 3C-24008 350 2C-24010 350 3C-24010 351 4AW-24011 56351 4AW-24011 12240 2B-24012 12350 2B-24012 350 3B-24012 26350 3B-24015 350 2C-24015 350 3B-24015 56350 3B-24015 351 4AW-24018 351 4AW-24019 56351 4AW-24019 12240 2C-24020 12350 2C-24020 350 2C-24020 350 3C-24020 50350 2C-24020 26350 2C-24023 350 1C-24023 350 2C-24023 351 1AW-24026 12240 2C-24027 12350 2C-24027 350 2C-24027 350 1B-24029 26350 2C-24030 350 1D-24030 350 2C-24030 50350 3C-24030 56350 1D-24030 351 4AW-24031 350 1C-24032 350 2C-24032 12240 2C-24033 12350 2C-24033 350 1D-24033 350 2C-24033 350 3C-24033

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most serious foodborne pathogens. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures (below 40°F), meaning refrigerating a contaminated product does not stop the risk. Symptoms can appear 1 to 4 weeks after eating contaminated food and may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. Listeriosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women — infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. If you consumed this recalled product and are in a high-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised), contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.