El Cangrejo Guayaco of Chicago, IL is recalling Queso Chonero Special White Cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
According to details posted online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall began on May 17, 2024, and continues.
The recalled product was distributed in Illinois.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell bad, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and inform their doctors about possible exposure to Listeria.
Additionally, anyone who consumed any of the recalled products should monitor for symptoms over the next few weeks, as it may take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for listeriosis symptoms to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other diseases.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people, such as cancer patients, who have weakened immune systems, are especially at risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature birth, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
Product recalled from the market:
Chonero Cheese Special White Cheese
- UPC 7 861105 900496
- Product quantity: 25 pieces
- Code Information: EXPD: June – 22 – 2024
Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
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