Staphylococcus Aureus in Queso Fresco Cheese
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine today warned consumers not to consume certain Queso Fresco "Fresh Cheese" made by Quesos CentroAmericano Corp. at 35 Hansen Avenue, Freeport, New York (formerly located at 900 S. Second Street, Ronkonkoma, New York) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination. The recalled fresh Spanish-style cheese is sold in 5-pound foil tray packages with a label declaring a plant number of 36-9845 and a product lot code of 05/31/11 affixed to the bottom of the package.