There has been an increase in the recall of dairy products involving enchiladas, bean dip, dressings, and sauces due to potential listeria contamination. Rizo-López Foods of Modesto, California, initially recalled numerous dairy products including Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products such as cheese, crema, yogurt, and sour cream were distributed nationwide and sold under various brand names including 365 Whole Foods Market, Don Francisco and Tio Francisco. Harris Teeter and Whole Foods were among the stores selling the affected products. An expansion of the recall on Thursday includes over five dozen products, like black bean dip, sold at Costco and Trader Joe’s brand enchiladas, salad dressing, and salads, as indicated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Firstly, Rizo-López Foods warned about possible listeria contamination in several products made with a cheese ingredient supplied by the company. These products were sold at Costco, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s and Albertson’s in various states. Trader Joe’s also recalled all lots of products containing cotija cheese supplied by Rizo-López Foods, including Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and Southwest Salad. Meanwhile, Simply Fresh of Buena Park, California, recalled Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip 2-20-ounce Club Pack due to the presence of the recalled cotija cheese from Rizo-López Foods. A total of 7,350 cases were distributed to various Costco stores across several states.The four dozen products initially recalled include all variations of cheese, yogurt, and sour cream (crema) sold under various brand names such as 365 Whole Foods Market, Dos Ranchitos, and Santa Maria. The FDA has provided complete product descriptions and UPCs (universal product codes) on its website. If you have any of the recalled products, it is advised to dispose of them and not to consume them. Those who cannot determine if a frozen product is part of the recall are also advised to discard it. Refunds can be obtained from the store where the products were purchased. Additionally, any surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled products should be cleaned and sanitized to prevent the spread of listeria.What to do if you bought cheese products recalled for listeria risk?Check your refrigerator and freezers for any recalled products and throw them away. Do not eat them. If you froze a product without the original packaging and can’t tell if it is part of the recall, throw it away. You can get a refund from the store where you bought the products.Clean and sanitize any surfaces the recalled products may have touched, as listeria can survive in refrigerators and spread to other foods and surfaces. Follow the FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. 
