Azteca Linda Queso Fresco Cheese Lawsuit Attorney

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Update: El Abuelito Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination

El Abuelito Cheese is recalling certain Queso Fresco cheese products over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. CDC is aware of at least 7 listeria infections in 4 states among people who ate recalled El Abuelito cheese products. This recall began on February 19, 2021.

Nationwide Azteca Linda Cheese Recall

Azteca Linda Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is expanding the 8/24/10 recall of QUESO FRESCO (FRESH WHITE CHEESE (exp. SEP 11 2010) to include an expiration date of SEP 12 2010.  In addition, the firm is recalling the Queso El Azteca brand REQUESTS (RICOTTA CHEESE) with an expiration date of SEP 19 2010 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

QUESO FRESCO (FRESH WHITE CHEESE) with an expiration date SEP 12 2010 was sold to retail stores in the New York City area. QUESO REQUESON (RICOTTA CHEESE) with an expiration date of SEP 19 2010 was sold to retail stores in the New York City area and to Providence, Rhode Island.

QUESO FRESCO (FRESH WHITE CHEESE) is packaged in a hard plastic (clamshell) container labeled with the brand name Queso El Azteca, NET WT. 14 OZ. (396g), UPC 0 23986 92692 8, and expiration date SEP 12 2010. REQUESON (RICOTTA CHEESE) is packaged in a hard plastic (clamshell) container labeled with the brand name Queso El Azteca, NET WT. 14 OZ. (396g), no UPC coding, and with an expiration date of SEP 19 2010.

Related Article: Listeria Outbreak Lawsuit Update

Listeria Monocytogenes Information

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, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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FAQs

How do I know if I purchased contaminated Azteca Linda Queso Fresco cheese?

Check the packaging for batch numbers and expiration dates against the recall notice details. If your product matches the recall information, it is likely contaminated.

What types of compensation can be sought in the lawsuit?

Compensation can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages if negligence is proven.

What evidence is needed to support a lawsuit related to contaminated Azteca Linda Queso Fresco cheese?

Evidence includes medical records showing a diagnosis of Listeria infection, proof of purchase of the contaminated cheese, laboratory test results linking the illness to the cheese, and documentation of any expenses incurred due to the illness.

Do I have an Azteca Linda Queso Fresco Cheese Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Azteca Linda cheese lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.