Castle Importing recalls specific crumbled and grated cotija cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product labels for lot numbers and contact Castle for details.
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Castle Importing has recalled certain crumbled and grated cotija cheese products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product and contact Castle for instructions.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated cheese products pose a risk of infection if consumed.
Owners of the recalled crumbled and grated cotija cheese products from Castle Importing's Fontana, CA facility. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for products labeled 'Castle Crumbled Cotija' with net weights of 5.6 lbs or 7.5 lbs, or 'Castle Grated Cotija' with 4/5 lbs. Look for lot numbers in the range 23285 to 24033 on the packaging.
Immediately stop using any recalled crumbled or grated cotija cheese products with the specified lot numbers.
Crumbled and grated cotija cheese products from Castle Importing's Fontana, CA facility with net weights of 5.6 lbs, 7.5 lbs, or 4/5 lbs, and lot numbers between 23285 and 24033.
Check the product label for the lot number, which should be between 23285 and 24033 for the affected items.
Stop using the product immediately and contact Castle Importing for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall F-1038-2024 — Castle Castle Hello, I own a Castle that is covered by recall F-1038-2024 from Castle. 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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