The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0609-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Oasis Brands Recalls Lacteos Santa Martha Cream Due to Listeria

Oasis Brands is voluntarily recalling Lacteos Santa Martha Crema GuateLinda because Listeria monocytogenes was found 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 minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall context aligns with the Critical criteria for severe health risks.

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 GuateLinda (Guatemalan Style Cream) in 1 LB (16 oz) soft poly/plastic bags. The recall covers 144 pieces with UPC 635349 000390 and Best By dates ranging from 07/01/14 through 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 resulted in 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 laboratory, 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.

The recalled product

Product
Crema GuateLinda (Guatemalan Style Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Crema GuateLinda Guatemalan Style Cream Net WT 1 LB (16 oz)
Manufacturer
Oasis Brands, Inc
Hazard
Affected units
144

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 000390 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 →