Costco, Trader Joe’s and more nationwide retailers have recalled dozens of products due to a risk that they’re contaminated with the bacteria listeria, which can be deadly for some groups if consumed.
The ongoing listeria outbreak is linked to cheese and other dairy products sold by Rizo López Foods, a company in Modesto, California, the Food and Drug Administration announced Feb. 6.
Rizo López Foods announced the same day that the company had recalled all cheeses and dairy products made in their facility.
Listeria cheese recall 2024 includes Costco and Trader Joe’s items
Rizo López foods has recalled all cheeses and other dairy products made in its facility, roughly 60 items, due to a risk that they are contaminated with listeria.
The items were in products sold nationwide, including at Trader Joe’s and Costco. Both grocery stores have issued their own recalls of items that are affected by the Rizo López listeria outbreak.
The recalled Costco items are:
- Chicken Street Taco Kit, item #11545, purchased between Jan. 25, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2024.
- Rojo’s 6 Layer Dip, item #1345308, purchased between Dec. 27, 2023, and Feb. 6, 2024.
- Don Pancho Cilantro Lime Crema, item #1341779, a package of two 16-ounce bottles, purchased between Jan. 19, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2024.
- Don Pancho Crema Trio Pack, item #1796365, purchased between Jan. 17, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2024.
- Southwest Chicken Wrap with Sauce, item #29433, purchased between Oct. 27, 2023, and Feb. 6, 2024.
The recalled Trader Joe’s items are:
- Chicken Enchiladas Verde (sku 58292)
- Cilantro Salad Dressing (sku 36420)
- Elote Chopped Salad Kit (sku 74768)
- Southwest Salad (sku 56077)
Both retailers said that anyone who has purchased these items should not consume them and instead contact either Trader Joe’s or Costco for a full refund.
Other recalled cheese and dairy products due to listeria:
The FDA said in its announcement that queso fresco and cotija cheese and other dairy products included in the recall were also sold…
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