Del Bueno of Grandview, WA is recalling 16oz. packages of Queso Fresco Fresh
Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened
immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms
such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and
diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among
pregnant women.
Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese was distributed to retail markets in Washington and
one in Hermiston,Oregon.
The cheese is packaged in round 16oz clear plastic and is marked on the back
with a code date; all codes between May 24th, 2010 through May 30th, 2010 are
being recalled.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall is the result of a routine sampling program by Washington State
Department of Agriculture which revealed that the cheese is contaminated with
Listeria. The company has notified their customers and has pulled the product
from retail stores. Del Bueno is working with FDA to conduct the recall.
Consumers who have purchased Del Bueno brand Queso Fresco are urged to return it
to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact
the company at 425-503-3823 between 8:00am and 4:00pm Pacific time.
Source:
FDA