The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0606-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Oasis Brands Recalls Lacteos Santa Martha Cream Due to Listeria

Oasis Brands is voluntarily recalling Lacteos Santa Martha Crema Nica after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in related products and environmental 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, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a food product supports a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Oasis Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all Lacteos Santa Martha brand products that are within their expiration dates. The specific product identified in the recall notice is Crema Nica (Nica Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags, labeled as Lacteos Santa Martha Crema Nica Grade A Cultured Cream, Net WT 1 LB (16 oz). The recall involves 2,212 pieces with UPC 635349 000468 and Best By dates ranging from 07/01/14 to 12/31/14.

The recall was initiated after Virginia State (VDACS) detected Listeria monocytogenes in Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd. Subsequent FDA inspections found positive environmental samples for the same pathogen. Additionally, Oasis Brands, Inc. sent finished product samples of Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd to a private lab, which also tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Consumers should check their pantries for the recalled items and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Crema Nica (Nica Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Crema Nica Grade A Cultured Cream Net WT 1 LB (16 oz)
Manufacturer
Oasis Brands, Inc
Hazard
Affected units
2,212

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 000468 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 →