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DSCP-FTW January 29, 2024 

ALFOODACT 2024-005 

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. Recalls Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) Because 

of Possible Health Risk

1. REFERENCE: DHA-MSR 6025.01/AR 40-660/ DLAR 6025.01/NAVSUPINST 

10110.8D/AFI 48-161_IP/MCO 10110.38D, DOD Hazardous Food & Nonprescription Drug 

Recall System, 6 September 2018. 

2. COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. of Modesto, CA is recalling a 

total of 344 cases of Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz), UPC 72724200043 batch 

number 4DW-23318 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria 

monocytogenes, an organism which 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 miscarriage and stillbirths 

among pregnant women. 

Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) was distributed nationwide through distributors. 

To date, no confirmed illnesses related to this product have been reported. 

3. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: The product comes in a small 8oz. “puck” shape wrapped in 

clear plastic marked with red and black lettering on the bottom noted as “Cotija, made with 

Grade A Milk” along with an ingredient description. Nutritional facts are noted in black below 

the ingredient description. The top shows “Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese” with orange 

background. Batch number is identified on the outer edge of the clear plastic with “SELL BY 

05/12/24 BATCH 4DW-23318” in black lettering. 
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4. PRODUCT LABELS/PICTURES: 

 
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 5. CONTACT INFORMATION: Consumers who have purchased Aged Cotija Mexican 

Grating Cheese (8oz). are urged to quarantine the product and destroy it. Consumers with 

questions may contact the company at 1-800-626-5587, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm 

Pacific Standard Time.

6. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FINDINGS.

a. Army Veterinary Services and Air Force Public Health Personnel: Report negative and 

positive findings in the Veterinary Service Information Management System (VSIMS) 

Subsistence Recalls application. If you are not in one of these two groups, please use the 

instructions below (paragraphs b-d).

b. Navy: 

1) SHIPS AT SEA: Must report positive and negative findings to supporting Veterinary 

Service unit. Are authorized to destroy or dispose of recalled products utilizing the procedures 

and reporting requirements outlined in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5302 and 6000(4), to include 

completion of a DD Form 200 and Standard Form 364. Procedures for completing the DD Form 

200 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 6001. Procedures for completing Standard Form 

364 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5300(2)(c). 

2) SHIPS IN PORT/HOMEPORTED/ASHORE GALLEYS: Supporting Veterinary 

Service unit will conduct inspection and report positive and negative findings in VSIMS 

Subsistence Recalls application. Contact the appropriate DLA Account Manager via Regional 

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) to arrange pickup of recall items. Contact your 

supporting (NAVSUP FLC) for any issues regarding PV Pickup. Proceed with the same guidance 

in the paragraph above. 

c. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors: Report positive and negative findings to 

your Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, TVLS, and dscpconssafofc@dla.mil within 72-

hours. Positive Response Information required: (Vendor must provide all the following 

information): 

1) ALFOODACT 202X-XXX 

2) DLA Contract Number: 

3) Unit of Measure:

4) Quantity Currently in Stock: 

5) List of customers that received product AND (a-h) for each customer: 

a) Customer name and location: 

b) DLA Purchase Order Number:

c) Vendor Invoice Number: 

d) Item Stock number (LSN, NSN): 

e) Quantity Shipped: 

f) Date Shipped: 

g) Value of Affected Product:

h) Amount of credit due: 
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d. AAFES, MWR, NEX, MCCS, DeCA, DLA, dining facilities, and all other agencies,

report your findings in accordance with the procedures outlined by your agency. 

7. If you know of others who need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Subscribe (Add 

the following to an email if the link does not work; Subject: Subscribe to Subsistence Recall 

Notifications, Email address: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-vsims@health.mil). If you no 

longer need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Unsubscribe (Add the following to an 

email if the link does not work; Subject: Unsubscribe from Subsistence Recall Notifications, 

Email address: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-vsims@health.mil).

8. Previous recalls are available on the DLA-TS Food Safety Office website: 

https://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/FoodSafety/fso/ALFOODACT/. 

9. Point of contact for ALFOODACT messages is the undersigned at commercial telephone 215-

737-0329/DSN: 312-444-0329, or dscpconssafofc@dla.mil. 

 

LORENZO D. LEWIS JR.

Chief Warrant Officer Two, U.S. Army 

Consumer Safety Officer