Sabanero Inc. Recalls Cheese for Frying and Grating

Sabanero Inc. is voluntarily recalling FOR FRYING and GRATING Cheese 5.5 pounds loafs with lot number 177, expiration date of October 22/07 made by COOPERATIVA  COLANTA in their San Pedro Plant  in  Colombia South America.  Only products with lot number 177 and expiration date: October 22, 2007 are subject to this recall. Products containing any other dates or references like in 10 oz. or 5.5 Lb. Regular, low Fat or For Frying Cheese are  not  subject to this recall and should not be returned. This recall was initiated because the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services revealed a potential for the presence of Staphylococcus aureus.Please inspect your entire inventory for any of the affected product. If you have any of this recalled date, immediately discontinue use, quarantine the product and return to Sabanero inc. as per the instructions contained in this letter.

This recall is being conducted to the consumer level.

Upon Receipt of this letter, take the following actions:

• This recall extends to the consumer level. Immediately examine your inventory to include this 5.5 Lb. loaf lot #177 of FOR FRYING CHEESE and if you have any of the recalled date in stock, quarantine and discontinue dispensing the product.

MCP Recalls All “Queso Cincho de Guerrero” Produced by “Quesos Sabrosos Mexicanos”

MCP is recalling the “Queso Cincho de Guerrero” produced by “Quesos Sabrosos Mexicanos” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and serious and sometimes infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody) nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis, and Staphylococcus aureus which can cause nausea, retching, abdominal pain, diarrhea and prostration.The recall of Queso Cincho de Guerrero produced by “Quesos Sabrosos” was distributed in Indiana, Michigan, Georgia, Texas, and Illinois in retail stores.

The dry hard Mexican cheese comes in wheels of 35# to 40#, and is labeled as “Quesos Sabrosos Mexicanos”.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by FDA of Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus in the Queso Cincho.

Consumers who have purchased Queso Cincho de Guerrero produced by “Quesos Sabrosos Mexicanos” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.