The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0605-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Oasis Brands Recalls Lacteos Santa Martha Products Due to Listeria

Oasis Brands is voluntarily recalling all Lacteos Santa Martha brand products within expiration date 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, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall typically indicates a significant risk of serious adverse health consequences, warranting the highest severity score.

Plain-English summary

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

The specific product identified in the recall notice is Mantequilla Hondurena (Honduran Style Butter Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags, labeled as Lacteos Santa Martha Mantequilla Hondurena Honduran Style Cream, Net WT 1 LB (16 oz). The recall covers 2,371 pieces with UPC 635349 000772 and Best By dates ranging from 07/01/14 to 12/31/14. These products were distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Consumers who have purchased Lacteos Santa Martha brand products should check their expiration dates and stop consuming any products that are within the expiration date. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Mantequilla Hondurena (Honduran Style Butter Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Mantequilla Hondurena Honduran Style Cream Net WT 1 LB (16 oz)
Manufacturer
Oasis Brands, Inc
Hazard
Affected units
2,371

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 000772 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 →