365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Part Skim 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-63052 365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Whole Milk 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-96245 Ricotta Part Skim 65%, 70%, 75% Moisture (bulk)
Recalled by Rizo Lopez Foods, INC. DBA Don Francisco Cheese on Jan 11, 2024
Recall Summary
Rizo Lopez Foods, INC. DBA Don Francisco Cheese recalled 365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Part Skim 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-63052 in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Jan 11, 2024.
The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Listeria monocytogenes contamination." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "U.S. distribution to the following: AR, AZ, BC, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MD, NC,NJ, NV, NY, OR, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, W No foreign distribution." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Modesto, CA. As of the latest FDA data pull this recall is still Ongoing, meaning the agency has not yet recorded its completion. The product may remain in circulation, so the kitchen check below is current advice.
Reason for Recall
Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Product Description
365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Part Skim 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-63052 365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Whole Milk 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-96245 Ricotta Part Skim 65%, 70%, 75% Moisture (bulk)
Distribution
U.S. distribution to the following: AR, AZ, BC, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MD, NC,NJ, NV, NY, OR, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, W No foreign distribution.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.