In late July 2025, health officials in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania announced a recall of Casa Del Campo queso fresco after routine testing identified Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affected 1-lb tubs with “Lot Code QF-0725,” sold in grocery stores and local markets across the region. Though no illnesses had been confirmed at the time of recall, the risk of Listeria is significant enough to warrant immediate action.
Listeria is not like other foodborne bacteria—it can thrive at refrigerator temperatures, making it particularly dangerous in foods like soft cheeses. While healthy adults may only experience mild symptoms similar to the flu, the stakes are far higher for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems. In these groups, Listeria can cause bloodstream infections, meningitis, miscarriage, or stillbirth.
Consumers who purchased the recalled queso fresco after July 20 were urged to discard it or return it for a refund. Anyone who developed fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms within two months of consuming it should seek medical attention. Saving packaging, lot codes, and purchase receipts can help both doctors and public health officials trace the source of infection.
Food safety litigation firms such as Ron Simon & Associates often take on Listeria cases because they are preventable with proper sanitation and monitoring. From milk sourcing to plant hygiene, every step of cheese production carries responsibility. The Casa Del Campo recall is another reminder that pasteurization and vigilant testing are non-negotiable safeguards.
