It is an unaged soft cheese, like ricotta or feta, made from cow's milk or a mixture of cow's and goat's milk. It crumbles and doesn't melt well. Cotija, on the other hand, is traditionally made ...

It's clear how versatile cotija can be, so let's explore 12 of the most mouth-watering ways to enjoy this tasty ingredient, from blending it into a zesty pesto, to scattering it atop a cheesy pizza.

Ultimately, investigators linked the illness to cheese and a production facility where queso fresco and cotija are made by Rizo-López Foods. The food maker formally announced a recall on Monday.