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Class I Recall — Risk of Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death
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Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese Tio Francisco Crema Centroamericana 16 oz. UPC 7-27242-00440-4 Tio Francisco, Recall 2024

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco CheeseIssued January 11, 2024

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese Tio Francisco Crema Centroamericana 16 oz. UPC 7-27242-00440-4 Tio Francisco, Campesino Crema Centroamericana Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Crema Lat — recalled per FDA on 1/11/2024. Reason: Listeria monocytogenes contamination..

Issuing agency
FDA
Issued
Jan 11, 2024
Brand
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Distribution
20 states

What to do right now

High Risk
  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.

  2. 2

    Verify the match

    Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.

  3. 3

    Return or dispose

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.

  4. 4

    Clean prep surfaces

    Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.

Verified source

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Summary of the official FDA notice issued January 11, 2024. Last synced Apr 27, 2026. View on fda.gov

What's recalled

Tio Francisco Crema Centroamericana 16 oz. UPC 7-27242-00440-4 Tio Francisco, Campesino Crema Centroamericana Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Crema Latina 16 oz. UPC 7-27242-35445-5 Tio Francisco Crema Latina Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Crema La Deliciosa Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Crema La Suprema Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Campesino Crema Menonita Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco, Food City, Santa Maria 16 oz. UPC 7-27242-00408-4, 7-27242-22410-9, 7-27242-35403-5 Tio Francisco, Campesino Crema Mexicana Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Crema Mexicana Tio Francisco 32 oz. UPC 7-27242-32403-8 Tio Francisco Crema Nortena Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Crema Santa Isabel Mexicana Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Crema Santa Isabel Centroamericana Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Food City Queso Crema 16 oz. San Carlos Queso Crema Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Sour Cream Mexicana, Latina, Nortena, Centroamericana (bulk)

Why it was recalled

Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

listeria
Where was it sold
20 states

U.S. distribution to the following: AR, AZ, BC, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MD, NC,NJ, NV, NY, OR, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, W No foreign distribution.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese recall still active?

Yes, this recall is currently active as of January 11, 2024. Do not use or consume the affected product.

How do I know if my Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese is affected?

All units of Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese matching the description above are affected. U.S. distribution to the following: AR, AZ, BC, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MD, NC,NJ, NV, NY, OR, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, W No foreign distribution.

What should I do if I have the recalled Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese?

Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.