The Tama Corporation, located in Doral, Florida, is calling back its 24-ounce containers of “Queso de Mano PAISA” cheese. The reason for this recall is due to a serious problem—it might be tainted with a bad germ called Listeria monocytogenes.
The company was tipped off by the people who pack their cheese that a certain group of 18 cases sent to Salt Lake City, Utah, might have Listeria. Tests confirmed that this batch indeed had the contamination.
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Here’s what to look out for:
The recalled “Queso de Mano Paisa” cheese was sold just in Utah, at places called Rancho Markets. The cheese comes in a plastic container that holds 24 ounces. Look for the lot number 2420104 with a “best by” date of May 16, 2024. This number can be found on the clear lid of the container. The UPC for this product is 838795000338.
So far, thankfully, no one has reported getting sick from this cheese. But, if you did buy this cheese, don’t take a bite! It’s best to throw it away or you can take it back to where you bought it and get your money back.
A little about Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes is a tricky bug. Cheese with this germ doesn’t always look bad or smell funny, but it can make people mighty sick. If you’ve eaten any of the recalled cheese and feel really ill—like having a bad stomachache, a fever that won’t go away, sore muscles, a big headache, or your neck is super stiff—tell your doctor right away you might have been exposed to Listeria. There are special tests they can do to check.
This is even more serious for certain people, like pregnant ladies, older adults, little kids, and any person whose body has a tough time fighting off sicknesses. For pregnant women, even if they get just a little sick, it could harm their baby.
Remember, it might take a long time—even up to 70 days after you’ve eaten something bad—for symptoms to show. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on how you feel if you’ve had some of this cheese.
A More Detailed Infor About The Recall
When Tama Corporation got wind of something that might be off with their cheese, they acted quickly. They sifted through their records and, working with the team that packages their cheese, identified the batch sent to Salt Lake City, Utah, as the potential source of concern. Subsequent testing confirmed Listeria in batch number 2420104.
If you’re reading this and wondering whether your “Queso de Mano PAISA” cheese is part of the recall, there are a few things to pay attention to. First, this recall is rather focused geographically–it only affects cheeses sold in Rancho Markets in Utah. Each container has clear identification: they are 24 ounces, plastic, and carry a lot number of 2420104, and a “best by” date of May 16, 2024. To make sure you’ve got the right one, you can check the UPC as well, which is 838795000338.
So far, the good news is that there have been no reports of anyone falling ill from the product. However, the best course of action if you happen to have this cheese is not to take any risk. Do not consume it. Instead, you can either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Some quick notes on Listeria: it can be a bit of a sly germ. Products contaminated with Listeria might not give off any visible red flags such as odd smells or appearances. However, it can lead to serious illness, especially for certain vulnerable groups. Symptoms can be severe and include stomach issues, fever, muscle ache, headache, and stiffness around the neck area. If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms and has consumed the recalled cheese, it’s critical to seek medical attention immediately.
Remember, symptoms of a Listeria infection can take a while to emerge, so be vigilant about your health if you’ve consumed any of the potentially contaminated cheese. Your well-being is the top priority, and the Tama Corporation certainly wants to ensure its customers are safe and satisfied with every purchase.
From The Club
I’m concerned about this recall from Tama Corporation but the good thing is they took action immediately. But since it has already been distributed in Rancho Markets in Utah, I just hope no one will be affected by this harmful germ that is said to be the cause of the issue. If you happen to be nearby and purchased it already, don’t panic and checked first the purchase date and the lot number provided above. Be safe guys!
