Quesillo sold under the following brands and container sizes: El Abuelito Che...

FDA Recall #F-0347-2021 — Class I — February 17, 2021

Recall #F-0347-2021 Date: February 17, 2021 Classification: Class I Status: Terminated

Product Description

Quesillo sold under the following brands and container sizes: El Abuelito Cheese Quesillo Abuelito 12oz Vacuum Pack 673130200000 Quesillo Abuelito 5Lbs Vacuum Bag Loose Bag 673130500001 Quesillo Abuelito 10Lbs Vacuum Bag Loose Bag 673130600008 El Viejito El Viejito 10Lbs Vacuum Bag Loose Bag 718122180950 El Paisano El Paisano 5Lbs Vacuum Bag 799456415468 El Paisano 10Lbs Vacuum Bag 799456415482 El Sabrosito El Sabrosito 10Lbs Vacuum Bag 749390337586 La Cima La Cima 5Lbs Vacuum Bag 072632891653 Quesos Finos Quesos Finos 5Lbs Vacuum Bag 851800004145 San Carlos San Carlos 14Lbs Loose Bag 814920000039 Ideal Ideal 5Lbs Vacuum Bag 610563082674 Ideal 10Lbs Vacuum Bag 897930001951

Reason for Recall

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recalling Firm

El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. — Paterson, NJ

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.

Product Type

Food

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

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.