The Perfect Bite Co. Mexican Style Street Corn Bites - recalled due to potential Listeria

United States

The Perfect Bite Co. of 747 W. Wilson Ave, Glendale, CA, is voluntarily recalling its MEXICAN STYLE STREET CORN BITE, which contains Cotija Cheese, due to the possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. The Cotija Cheese used in this product was manufactured by Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. On February 5, 2024, Rizo-Lopez initiated a recall on all lots of Cotija Cheese. The voluntarily recalled MEXICAN STYLE STREET CORN BITES were distributed in Costco warehouses in California and Hawaii. No illnesses have been reported to date for these products.

Listeria Monocytogenes is an organism that 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 miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The product comes in a sealed tray in a box marked with Lot #: 223231 and Best By: 02/21/2025. Best By and Lot code can be found printed on the right-hand side panel of the box, depicted below.

There has been no further production of this product.

Consumers who have purchased the MEXICAN STYLE STREET CORN BITES with lot code 223231 are urged not to consume the product and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: The Perfect Bite Co.
Brand name: The Perfect Bite Co.
Product recalled: Mexican Style Street Corn Bites
Reason of the recall: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
FDA Recall date: February 10, 2024

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/perfect-bite-co-issues-voluntary-recall-mexican-style-street-corn-bite-containing-cotija-cheese-due