The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0595-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Oasis Brands Recalls Lacteos Santa Martha Cheese Due to Listeria

Oasis Brands is voluntarily recalling Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Centroamericano because Listeria monocytogenes was found in related products and environmental samples.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants a Critical rating under the rubric for high-risk pathogens.

Plain-English summary

Oasis Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Centroamericano (Dry White Cheese) in 1-pound plastic bags. The recall involves 1,921 pieces with UPC 876593 001874 and Best By dates ranging from 07/01/14 to 12/31/14. The product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

The recall was initiated after the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) detected Listeria monocytogenes in Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd. Subsequent FDA inspections and private laboratory testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in environmental samples and various other products from the firm. As a precaution, the firm is recalling all Lacteos Santa Martha products manufactured within their expiration dates.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Queso Seco Centroamericano (Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Centroamericano Dry White Cheese Net Wt 1LB (16oz)
Manufacturer
Oasis Brands, Inc
Hazard
Affected units
1,921

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC 876593 001874 Best By dates: 07/01/14 thru 12/31/14

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by Oasis Brands, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 16 products in this recall →