Castle Importing, Inc., located in Fontana, California, has issued a recall for some cheese products due to a possible health risk. These products might have Listeria monocytogenes, a type of bacteria that can make people very sick.
What’s Happening with the Recall?
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The recall started on February 5, 2024, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sharing this news to keep people safe. The products that are being recalled were sold in several states including California, Ohio, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Washington, and Illinois.
Products Being Recalled:
- Crumbled Cotija Cheese
- Sizes: 5.6 lbs and 7.5 lbs
- Location: Fontana, CA 92336
- Plant Number: 06-00333
- Classic Castle Brand Crumbled Cotija Cheese
- Sizes: 20 lbs and 5 lbs
- Location: Fontana, CA 92336
- Plant Number: 06-00333
- Classic Castle Brand Grated Cotija Cheese
- Sizes: 20 lbs and 5 lbs
- Location: Fontana, CA 92336
- Plant Number: 06-00333
- Classic Castle Brand Shredded Three Cheese Blend
- Sizes: 20 lbs and 5 lbs
- Location: Fontana, CA 92336
- Plant Number: 06-00333
In total, there are 8,886 cases of these products that are part of the recall.
Important Numbers and Codes:
The recall involves several lot numbers and product codes. To see if your cheese is part of the recall, you’ll need to check the package for these details.
What Should You Do with Recalled Products?
If you have any of these cheeses, you shouldn’t eat them. You can either throw them away or take them back to where you bought them to get your money back.
Why is Listeria Dangerous?
If you eat food with Listeria, it doesn’t always look or smell bad, but it can still make you really sick. It can cause symptoms like throwing up, feeling sick to your stomach, having a fever, hurting muscles, a really bad headache, and a stiff neck. It can take up to 70 days after eating bad food for these symptoms to show up, so be on the lookout.
Some folks have to be extra careful with Listeria: pregnant ladies, older adults, little kids, and people who are not well, like those with cancer, because it can be very dangerous for them. Pregnant ladies might only feel a little sick, like having the flu, but it could lead to serious problems for their babies.
What to Do if You Feel Sick:
If you feel any symptoms after eating the recalled cheese, go to the doctor and let them know about the cheese. They’ll do special tests to find out if you have Listeria because it can look like other illnesses.
To stay safe, always check the news for food recalls and pay attention to any symptoms if you’ve eaten something that’s been recalled. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
