The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0608-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Oasis Brands Recalls Lacteos Santa Martha Cream Due to Listeria

Oasis Brands is voluntarily recalling Lacteos Santa Martha cream products after Listeria monocytogenes was detected 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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

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 other Lacteos Santa Martha products also yielded positive results for Listeria monocytogenes.

The specific product identified in the recall notice is Crema Guatemalteca (Guatemaltecan Style Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags. The product is labeled in part as Lacteos Santa Martha Crema Guatemalteca Guatemalan Style Cream, Net WT 1 LB (16 oz). The recall covers 1,354 pieces with UPC 635349 000819 and Best By dates ranging from 07/01/14 through 12/31/14.

The affected products were distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Consumers should check their pantries for these products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Crema Guatemalteca (Guatemaltecan Style Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Crema Guatemalteca Guatemalan Style Cream Net WT 1 LB (16 oz)
Manufacturer
Oasis Brands, Inc
Hazard
Affected units
1,354

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 000819 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 →