Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese

February 21, 2024 FDA

Rizo Lopez, Inc. has provided a list of Retail Establishments That Received Rizo-López Foods Dairy Products that includes distribution to CA, CO, IL, NV, OR, UT, and WA. This list may not include all retail establishments that have received the recalled product or may include retail establishments that did not actually receive the recalled product.

Outbreak Investigation of Listeria Monocytogenes: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese (February 2024)

February 6, 2024 FDA

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multi-year, multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to queso fresco and cotija cheeses manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., of Modesto, California.

FDA Releases Prevention Strategy to Enhance the Safety of Soft Fresh Queso Fresco-Type Cheeses

March 20, 2023 FDA

The FDA has released a summary of a new strategy aimed at reducing foodborne outbreaks and illness associated with the consumption of soft fresh Queso Fresco type cheeses.

New LALA Artisan Quesos Recognized for Outstanding Food Packaging

July 1, 2021 LALA, U.S. INC.

Three authentic Mexican artisan cheese products recently introduced by LALA U.S. — Queso Fresco, Queso Panela, and Queso Oaxaca — are being recognized for “Outstanding Food Packaging Design” by the Latampack International Awards.

La Vaquita Makes Donation to Support World Hunger Day

In commemoration of World Hunger Day and to celebrate 50 years of bringing flavor and tradition to homes across Texas, La Vaquita will donate 13,000 pounds of its popular queso fresco to the Houston Food Bank on May 28th to help local communities fight hunger. Employees from the La Vaquita plant and individuals from Dairy Farmers of America will also be onsite to volunteer.