The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0610-2015·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

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in the product and environment 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 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 pathogen, and private lab testing of Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd also tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The specific product identified in the recall notice is Crema Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Style Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags, labeled as Lacteos Santa Martha Crema Cuzcatlan Salvadorean Style Cream, Net WT 1 LB (16 oz). The recall covers 384 pieces with UPC 635349 000444 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 stop using them and return them to the place of purchase or contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The recalled product

Product
Crema Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Style Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Crema Cuzcatlan Salvadorean Style Cream Net WT 1 LB (16 oz)
Manufacturer
Oasis Brands, Inc
Hazard
Affected units
384

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 000444 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 →