The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0602-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Oasis Brands Recalls Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Fresco Due to Listeria

Oasis Brands is voluntarily recalling Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Fresco because Listeria monocytogenes was found in environmental and product samples.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Oasis Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all Lacteos Santa Martha brand products that are currently within their expiration dates. The recall was initiated after Virginia State (VDACS) detected Listeria monocytogenes in Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd with a best-by date of 9/27/14. Subsequent FDA inspections and private lab testing of environmental samples and finished products, including Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd with best-by dates of 10/18/14 and 11/25/14, also tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The specific product identified in the recall notice is Queso Fresco (Fresh Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Net Wt 12oz (340g). The recall covers 267 pieces with UPC 635349 000703 and best-by dates ranging from 07/01/14 through 12/31/14. These products were distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brand and dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Queso Fresco (Fresh Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Net Wt 12oz (340g)
Manufacturer
Oasis Brands, Inc
Hazard
Affected units
267

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 000703 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 →