La Nica Products, Inc. recalls Queso Hondureno, Queso Duro Blando - Honduran Cheese, Dry Hard Cheese; 1 lb 454 g
La Nica recalls 1 lb Honduran cheese products with Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check lot codes and dates for affected items.
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Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
La Nica is recalling Honduran cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21384-la-nica-honduran-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21384-la-nica-honduran-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2290-2017
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“La Nica Honduran Cheese Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21384-la-nica-honduran-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2290-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2290-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe infections in vulnerable groups, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and life-threatening illness in newborns. The contamination occurred during production but was not detected in the final product.
Who’s affected
Pregnant women, newborns, and older adults are at higher risk from Listeria contamination. Anyone who purchased the recalled cheese products is affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot code 254 and expiration date 08/30/2017 on the product label. The product is a 1 lb 454 g Honduran cheese with UPC 6-34779-55559-3.
- Brand
La Nica- Product
Queso Hondureno, Queso Duro Blando - Honduran Cheese, Dry Hard Cheese; 1 lb 454 g- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for lot code 254 and expiration date 08/30/2017 on the cheese package.
Questions people ask
Is this cheese safe to eat?
The recall is due to potential Listeria contamination. Do not consume the recalled products until you check if your item is affected.
Who is most at risk from this contamination?
Pregnant women, newborns, and older adults are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
How can I check if my cheese is recalled?
Check for lot code 254 and expiration date 08/30/2017 on the product label.
Contact La Nica
We’ve drafted a message you can send La Nica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2290-2017 — La Nica Queso Hondureno, Queso Duro Blando - Honduran Cheese, Dry Hard Cheese; 1 lb 454 g Hello, I own a Queso Hondureno, Queso Duro Blando - Honduran Cheese, Dry Hard Cheese; 1 lb 454 g that is covered by recall F-2290-2017 from La Nica. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2290-2017 (May 5, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2290-2017 to see it in context.
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