El Abuelito Cheese recalls Queso Fresco, Quesillo and Requeson products
CDC reports 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from four states
El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, N.J., has recalled all Queso Fresco (Fresh, soft cheese), Quesillo (Oaxaca, string cheese) and Requeson (Ricotta) products, 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 monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
All Queso Fresco products with sell by dates through 03-28-21; all Quesillo (Oaxaca, string cheese) products with sell by dates through 04-16-21; and all Requeson (Ricotta) products with sell by dates through 03-14-21 have been recalled. The products are sold as El Abuelito Cheese brand, distributed in Conn., N.J., Pa., N.Y.; Rio Grande Food Products brand, distributed in Va., N.C., Md.; Rio Lindo distributed in N.C. and Md. and Viejito, El Paisano, El Sabrosito, La Cima, Quesos Finos, San Carlos, and Ideal Brands.