Class I Recall — Risk of Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death

Sargento Foods, Inc. Cotija cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Course Gr Recall 2024

Official title: 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.

FoodBy Recall Watch Editorial TeamFebruary 5, 2024Updated April 27, 2026

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This summary mirrors the official FDA notice issued February 5, 2024. Last synced from FDA: Apr 27, 2026.

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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. Mate...

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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.

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.

Why it was recalled

Listeria monocytogenes

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Where was it sold

AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NC, NJ, NV, OH, RI, TX, WA, WI

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What to do

  1. Do not consume or use this product
  2. Check the lot numbers or UPC codes listed above
  3. Return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund
  4. Contact your healthcare provider if you have experienced any symptoms
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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.

Why was Sargento Foods, Inc. recalled in 2024?

Listeria monocytogenes