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Sargento Foods, Inc. Cotija cheese Recall 2024

Sargento Foods, Inc.Issued February 5, 2024Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team

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.

Agency
FDA
Issued
Feb 5, 2024
Brand
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Distribution
15 states
Lots affected
19
What to do right nowHigh risk

Steps to take for this recall

  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.

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Verified summary of the official U.S. Food and Drug Administration notice · Issued February 5, 2024 · Last synced Apr 27, 2026

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.

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Why it was recalled

Listeria monocytogenes

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Affected products & lot numbers
19 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 sold
15 states

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

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Official noticefda.gov
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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.