Staphylococcus Aureus in Queso Fresco Cheese
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine has warned consumers not to consume certain Queso Fresco “Fresh Cheese” made by Quesos CentroAmericano Corp. at 35 Hansen Avenue, Freeport, New York (formerly located at 900 S. Second Street, Ronkonkoma, New York) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.
The recalled fresh Spanish-style cheese is sold in 5-pound foil tray packages with a label declaring a plant number of 36-9845 and a product lot code of 05/31/11 affixed to the bottom of the package. The manufacturer presented on the package is Quesos CentroAmericano Corp. The product was distributed to stores, delis and restaurants on Long Island. A routine sample of the cheese, taken by an inspector from the Department’s Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services on June 7, 2011 was subsequently tested by the New York State Food Laboratory and discovered to be contaminated with high levels of Staphylococcus aureus. On June 13, 2011, the manufacturer was notified of the positive test result and voluntarily recalled the product.
Source: FDA
The recalled fresh Spanish-style cheese is sold in 5-pound foil tray packages with a label declaring a plant number of 36-9845 and a product lot code of 05/31/11 affixed to the bottom of the package. The manufacturer presented on the package is Quesos CentroAmericano Corp. The product was distributed to stores, delis and restaurants on Long Island. A routine sample of the cheese, taken by an inspector from the Department’s Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services on June 7, 2011 was subsequently tested by the New York State Food Laboratory and discovered to be contaminated with high levels of Staphylococcus aureus. On June 13, 2011, the manufacturer was notified of the positive test result and voluntarily recalled the product.
Source: FDA
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