Mexican soft cheese recalled in Georgia, 9 other states
by The Associated Press
Jun 15, 2009 | 537 views | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend | print
A Michigan company is recalling cheese products sold in 10 states, including Georgia, due to potential listeria contamination.

Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese LLC, based in Reading, Mich., is recalling various types of its soft Mexican-style cheeses after a sample tested by the Food and Drug Administration in late May was discovered to be contaminated. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the company.

The recalled items were sold under the name “Aguas Calientes” as follows:

• Queso Asadero, 12 oz and 10 lb ball

• Queso Oaxaca, 10 lb ball

• Queso Fresco, 1 lb and 8 oz.

• Queso Requeson, 1 gallon pail and 3 gallon pail

• Morral Adobera, 3 lb packages

The products were distributed to retails stores and delis in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Consumers and retailers are urged to return all unused recalled product to the company. The packaging may also include a label with the name “Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese LLC.” The recall encompasses all expiration dates.

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