Cotija

Violence Escalates in Mexico: First Female President Faces Tragedy as Mayor of Cotija is Killed

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Cotija, Michoacan – The mayor of Cotija, Michoacan, Yolanda Sanchez Figueroa, was tragically killed on Monday following the recent election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico’s first female president. The Michoacan state government expressed condemnation for the murder of Mayor Figueroa, who was elected in 2021 and aspired to improve the living conditions in Cotija. The disturbing incident occurred as the country grapples with pervasive gender-based violence. Mayor Figueroa’s untimely death on a public road has …

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Recall Alert: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese May be Contaminated with Listeria – Check Your Fridge Now!

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Modesto, California – Rizo-López Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 4 dozen dairy products, including Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese, due to potential contamination with listeria. This recall applies to a variety of dairy products such as cheese, crema, yogurt, and sour cream, which were distributed nationwide under different brand names. Some of these products were also sold at various retail deli counters across different states. The FDA and CDC initiated an investigation after a sample …

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