Roos Foods has recalled all types of soft cheese, butter, sour cream, queso, and cuajada sold under the brands Mexicana, Amigo, Santa Rosa de Lima, and Anita. The products have been linked to an outbreak of food poisoning that has sickened eight people and caused one death.
What You Can Do & How a Roos Foods Lawsuit Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting food poisoning induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with listeriosis after eating products from Roos Foods, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Roos Foods Recall
Roos Foods, a Delaware-based producer of Central American-style soft cheeses, has recalled all products because they may be contaminated with Listeria.
Eight illnesses were reported in California and Maryland from August to November 2013, including one person who died. Seven people had to be hospitalized. Five illnesses were pregnancy-related (two mother-newborn pairs and one newborn).
The recall includes Mexicana, Amigo, Santa Rosa de Lima, or Anita brands. Click here to read more.
Recalled queso and cuajada:
- Cuajada En Terron
- Cuajada/Cuajadita Cacer
- Cuajada Fresca
- Queso Fresco Round
- Queso Cojito Molido
- Queso Duro Blanco (hard cheese)
- Queso Duro Viejo (hard cheeses)
- Requeson
- Queso de Huerta
- Quesco Fresco
Recalled sour cream and butter:
- Santa Rosa de Lima Crema Salvadorena Cultured Sour Cream
- Santa Rosa de Lima Mantequilla de Bolsa Tradicion Centroamericana
- Crema Pura Mexicana Cultured Sour Cream
- La Chapina Crema Guatemalteca Guatemalan Style Cream
- Amigo Brand Crema Centroamericana Cultured Sour Cream
Roos Foods Facility Shuts Down
In March 2014, the FDA revoked the food facility registration for Roos Foods, forcing the company to shut down. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also conducted an outbreak investigation and found evidence of unsanitary conditions, including:
- Leaking roof “raining” water onto storage tanks and processing equipment
- Standing water on the floor next to cats of cheese in the processing room.
- Rusting metal flaking off the roof and ceiling.
- Food residue on “clean” equipment
- Milk storage tanks were uncapped.
- Deteriorating floor, walls, and equipment in poor repair.
What is Listeriosis?
Listeriosis is a disease caused by Listeria monocytogens, a bacteria that is commonly found in soil and water. People who eat contaminated food or water can develop food poisoning. The disease can become life-threatening if it invades the bloodstream (septicemia). Pregnant women can also have a miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or other pregnancy complications.
Symptoms
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Do I have a Roos Foods Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting food poisoning induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with listeriosis after eating products from Roos Foods, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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