Sargento Foods, Inc. Cotija cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Course Gr Recall 2024
Sargento Foods, Inc.Issued February 5, 2024
Sargento Foods, Inc. Cotija cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Course Grated Cotija Cheese Pack Size 6/5 lb. Material #10002578, UPC 46100352601. 2. Sargento Coarse Grated Cotija Cheese. — recalled per FDA on 2/5/2024. Reason: Listeria monocytogenes.
What to do right now
High Risk- 1
Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
- 2
Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
- 3
Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
- 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 February 5, 2024. Last synced Apr 27, 2026. View on fda.gov
What's recalled
Cotija cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Course Grated Cotija Cheese Pack Size 6/5 lb. Material #10002578, UPC 46100352601. 2. Sargento Coarse Grated Cotija Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Net Wt. 15.625 lbs. Material #10003245, UPC 46100355176. 3. Sargento 25015 Grated Cotija Cheese. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Material # 10003379, UPC 46100355831. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Why it was recalled
Listeria monocytogenes
Affected products & lot numbers19 lots called out
Affected Lot Numbers
Check your product label — do not use if your lot number appears below.
| Lot Number |
|---|
| Batch / Use By Dates: Product 1: 02203898 / Use By 02/05/24 |
| 02205996 / Use By 02/17/24 |
| 02207027 / Use By 02/24/24 |
| 02209043 / Use By 03/06/24 |
| 02210169 / Use By 03/17/24 |
| 02211178 / Use By 03/23/24 |
| 02212562 / Use By 03/30/24 |
| 02213262 / Use By 04/06/24 |
| 02216473 / Use By 04/27/24 |
| 02218540 / Use By 05/12/2024 |
| 02221035 / Use By 06/02/2024 |
| 02224663 / Use By 06/25/24 |
| 02226594 / Use By 07/07/24 |
| 02228944 / Use By 07/20/24. Product 2: 02223954 / Best By APR/17/24 |
| 02225676 / Best By MAY/01/24 |
| 02229084 / Best By MAY/22/24. Product 3: 02216808 / Best By FEB/28/24 |
| 02224928 / Best By APR/25/24 |
| 02225677 / Best By MAY/01/24 |
| 02226672 / Best By MAY/07/24. |
Where was it sold15 states
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NC, NJ, NV, OH, RI, TX, WA, WI
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Sargento Foods, Inc. recall still active?
Yes, this recall is currently active as of February 5, 2024. Do not use or consume the affected product.
What lot numbers are affected?
Affected lot numbers: Batch / Use By Dates: Product 1: 02203898 / Use By 02/05/24, 02205996 / Use By 02/17/24, 02207027 / Use By 02/24/24, 02209043 / Use By 03/06/24, 02210169 / Use By 03/17/24, 02211178 / Use By 03/23/24, 02212562 / Use By 03/30/24, 02213262 / Use By 04/06/24, 02216473 / Use By 04/27/24, 02218540 / Use By 05/12/2024, 02221035 / Use By 06/02/2024, 02224663 / Use By 06/25/24, 02226594 / Use By 07/07/24, 02228944 / Use By 07/20/24. Product 2: 02223954 / Best By APR/17/24, 02225676 / Best By MAY/01/24, 02229084 / Best By MAY/22/24. Product 3: 02216808 / Best By FEB/28/24, 02224928 / Best By APR/25/24, 02225677 / Best By MAY/01/24, 02226672 / Best By MAY/07/24.. Check the label on your product.
What should I do if I have the recalled Sargento Foods, Inc.?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.