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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1038-2024/FDA enforcement
Castle Importing, INC.·Food·Feb 5, 2024

Crumbled Cotija NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, OH, CT, FL +3 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameCastle Importing, INC.
Recalling firmCastle Importing, INC.Fontana, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • CASTLE CRUMBLED COTIJA 4/5LB 00791-24IN4/5-PH2 56006 Customer Lot # 23285 23285 23296 23306 23306 23317 23317 23338 23338 23338 23338 23349 23356 23356 23356 23360 23361 24011 24017 24017 24018 24018 24018 24031 24032 24922 CRUMBLED COTIJA 300/.3oz 00791-7LNRS300/.3oz-PH2 76002 Customer Lot # 23299 23300 23300 23304 23307 23313 23313 23320 23320 23333 23333 23342 23342 23347 23348 23349 23352 23352 23354 23355 23355 23356 23360 23361 24011 24012 24015 24016 24017 24022 24023 24024 24029 24030 24534 CRUMBLED COTIJA 300/.4oz 00791-7LNRS300/.4oz-PH2 76023 Customer Lot # 23333 23334 23361 23362 24012 24015 24015 24016 24026 24029 24029 24030 24031 24032 24033 CASTLE GRATED COTIJA 4/5 00650-7-24IN4/5 76036 Customer Lot # 23313 23320 23332 23333 23361 24017 24024 24030 CASTLE GRATED COTIJA 4/5lbs 00650-0-24IN4/5 76034 Customer Lot # 23293 23296 23355 23356 24011 24029 24030 24031 24032
Distribution area
CAOHCTFLTXWAIL

U.S. distribution to the following: CA< OH, CT, FL, TX, WA, IL No foreign distribution.

United States

Quantity affected8, 886 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 13, 2024
FDA recall numberF-1038-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Castle Importing, INC. initiated this food recall on February 5, 2024. The FDA enforcement report states: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. distribution to the following: CA< OH, CT, FL, TX, WA, IL No foreign distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Crumbled Cotija NET WT was made or distributed by Castle Importing, INC. in Fontana, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1038-2024, dated March 13, 2024.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Crumbled Cotija NET WT recall?

Castle Importing, INC. recalled Crumbled Cotija NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1038-2024. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What are the symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes exposure?

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

How quickly can Listeria monocytogenes symptoms appear?

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Who is most at risk from Listeria monocytogenes?

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

How do I get a refund from Castle Importing, INC.?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1038-2024 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Castle Importing, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1038-2024. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.