COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mg Foods Voluntarily Recalls Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich Distributed in Florida Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination of Cotija Cheese
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Recall Reason DescriptionPotential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- Company Name:
- MG Foods
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Product DescriptionHam & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll
Company Announcement
Melbourne, Fla. (February 13, 2024) - MG Foods is voluntarily recalling a Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll sold in Florida. This voluntary recall is being initiated as a result of the Rizo-López Foods, Inc. recall of cotija cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes and associated with an outbreak the FDA is currently investigating.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
MG Foods used this cheese to make the recalled product distributed between 2/2/24 and 2/9/24 and sold via vending machines and grab-and-go retail markets within business locations exclusively in Florida. Product packaging, UPC number and use by dates can be found below, and the label for identification of the product is also included.
To date, no illnesses have been reported related to this specific product.
| PRODUCT | SIZE | UPC NUMBER | CONTAINER | USE BY DATES |
WHERE USE BY DATE CAN BE FOUND |
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| S&S Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll |
8.3 oz | 100001002017 | Plastic Container | 02/09/24 to 02/16/24 |
Left side of front label above net weight |
MG Foods takes product safety very seriously. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard any remaining product immediately. Consumers may contact MG Foods at RecallConcern@HotLineGlobal.com or by calling 1-855-424-8390 Monday through Friday 8:00am – 6:00 pm EST for any questions related to this recall or to request a full refund.
Product label is included below for identification of products.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- 1-855-424-8390
- RecallConcern@HotLineGlobal.com
- Media:
- Kristin Elder
- Kristin.Elder@hkstrategies.com
