Rizo Lopez Foods

Rizo Lopez Foods is a Modesto, California-based manufacturer and distributor of traditional Mexican-style dairy products, including cheeses, creams, and yogurts. Founded in 1992, the company markets its products under several brands, most notably Don Francisco and Rizo Bros, and provides private-label manufacturing for major retailers. The company operates a large-scale production facility and distributes its Hispanic dairy offerings to retail and food service sectors across the United States. In early 2024, the company gained national attention due to a major voluntary recall of its entire dairy portfolio following a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak investigation by the FDA and CDC. While primarily a food production entity, the company's operations are heavily governed by food safety and public health regulations.