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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IActive recallF-0921-2024/FDA enforcement
Rizo Lopez Foods, INC. Dba Don Francisco Cheese·Food·Jan 11, 2024

Tio Francisco Panela 14 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

  • 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.

Active recall · classified by the FDAAR, AZ, CA, CO +16 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRizo Lopez Foods, INC. Dba Don Francisco Cheese
Recalling firmRizo Lopez Foods, INC. Dba Don Francisco CheeseModesto, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 27242 00550 0
Lot / date codes
  • All dates through 04/02/2024 Panela Regular and Barra (bulk) PLU Batch ID 12240 2C-23335 12350 2C-23335 12350 3C-23335 350 1C-23335 350 2C-23335 350 1B-23336 50350 3C-23338 26350 2C-23339 26350 3B-23339 350 1C-23339 350 2C-23339 50350 3B-23339 351 2AW-23340 350 2C-23340 351 4AW-23341 56351 4AW-23341 350 1C-23342 350 2C-23342 12240 3C-23345 12350 3C-23345 350 3C-23345 26350 2C-23346 350 1C-23346 350 2C-23346 350 3C-23346 50350 3C-23346 351 4AW-23347 351 3AW-23348 56351 3AW-23348 350 1C-23349 350 2D-23349 350 3D-23349 56350 1C-23349 12240 1C-23350 12350 1C-23350 350 2D-23350 350 3D-23350 350 3C-23352 26350 1C-23353 350 1C-23353 350 2C-23353 350 3C-23353 351 1AW-23354 12240 1C-23354 12350 1C-23354 50350 1C-23354 56350 1C-23354 351 3AW-23355 56351 3AW-23355 350 1B-23355 350 1B-23356 350 3C-23360 50350 3C-23360 26350 3C-23361 350 2C-23361 350 3C-23361 350 3C-23362 56350 3C-23362 351 3AW-23363 56351 3AW-23363 350 1B-23363 12240 1B-23364 12350 1B-23364 350 1B-23364 350 2D-23364 350 3D-23364 350 2C-24003 350 3C-24003 50350 1C-24003 56350 2C-24003 351 3AW-24004 351 3AW-24005 56351 3AW-24005 12240 2B-24006 12350 2B-24006 350 2B-24006 350 3B-24006 26350 1C-24008 350 2C-24008 350 3C-24008 350 2C-24010 350 3C-24010 351 4AW-24011 56351 4AW-24011 12240 2B-24012 12350 2B-24012 350 3B-24012 26350 3B-24015 350 2C-24015 350 3B-24015 56350 3B-24015 351 4AW-24018 351 4AW-24019 56351 4AW-24019 12240 2C-24020 12350 2C-24020 350 2C-24020 350 3C-24020 50350 2C-24020 26350 2C-24023 350 1C-24023 350 2C-24023 351 1AW-24026 12240 2C-24027 12350 2C-24027 350 2C-24027 350 1B-24029 26350 2C-24030 350 1D-24030 350 2C-24030 50350 3C-24030 56350 1D-24030 351 4AW-24031 350 1C-24032 350 2C-24032 12240 2C-24033 12350 2C-24033 350 1D-24033 350 2C-24033 350 3C-24033
Distribution area
ARAZCACOFLGAIAILKSMDNCNJNVNYORRITXUTVAWA

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.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 7, 2024
FDA recall numberF-0921-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Rizo Lopez Foods, INC. Dba Don Francisco Cheese initiated this food recall on January 11, 2024. The FDA enforcement report states: Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA report lists distribution 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.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Tio Francisco Panela 14 OZ was made or distributed by Rizo Lopez Foods, INC. Dba Don Francisco Cheese in Modesto, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0921-2024, dated February 7, 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 UPC and lot code 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 Tio Francisco Panela 14 OZ recall?

Rizo Lopez Foods, INC. Dba Don Francisco Cheese recalled Tio Francisco Panela 14 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0921-2024. Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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.

Is the Rizo Lopez Foods, INC. Dba Don Francisco Cheese recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0921-2024. 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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Official source

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