The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0600-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Oasis Brands Recalls Lacteos Santa Martha Cheese Due to Listeria

Oasis Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Lacteos Santa Martha brand cheese products after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in environmental and product 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 due to the potential for severe health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Oasis Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all Lacteos Santa Martha brand products that are within their expiration dates. The recall was initiated after Virginia State (VDACS) detected Listeria monocytogenes in Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd. Subsequent FDA inspections and private lab testing of environmental samples and finished products also confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The specific products identified in the source text include Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd (Best by 9/27/14) and Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd (Best By dates of 10/18/14 and 11/25/14). The recall covers all Lacteos Santa Martha brand products manufactured by the firm that are still within their expiration dates.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for any Lacteos Santa Martha brand items and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify a distribution scope or report any illnesses associated with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Queso Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Flavor Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Cuzcatlan Salvadorean Flavor Cheese Net Wt 1LB (16oz)
Manufacturer
Oasis Brands, Inc
Hazard
Affected units
210

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 635349 000413 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 →