The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1719-2014·Announced 2014-04-09

Roos Foods Recalls Santa Rosa de Lima Sour Cream Due to Listeria

Roos Foods is recalling Santa Rosa de Lima sour cream products because Listeria monocytogenes was found in samples of fresh curd cheese from the same facility.

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 involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, and is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving high-risk pathogens or significant injury reports are rated Severe (4).

Plain-English summary

Roos Foods, Inc. is recalling multiple brands, lots, date codes, and container sizes of Santa Rosa de Lima sour cream products. The recall was initiated after samples of Santa Rosa De Lima Cuajada en Terron (fresh curd cheese) manufactured or repackaged at the same facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Out of an abundance of caution, the firm expanded the recall to include the sour cream products.

The affected products include various sizes of Santa Rosa de Lima Crema Salvadorena Cultured Sour Cream, including 80 oz. tubs, 16 oz. jars, 30 oz. jars, 16 oz. pouches, 14 oz. bags, and 30 oz. bags. The total quantity involved is 122,587 pounds. The products were distributed through retail stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If found, they should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase. The recall covers all lots and expiration dates for the identified UPC codes.

The recalled product

Product
Santa Rosa de Lima Crema Salvadorena Cultured Sour Cream, 80 oz. (5lbs), packaged in a Plastic Tub, Roos Foods, Inc., Kenton, DE 19955, Plant No. 10-5436, UPC code 095548003934. Santa Rosa de Lima Crema Salvadorena Culture Sour Cream, Grade A, 16 oz., packed in a plastic jar, Ro
Manufacturer
Roos Foods Inc
Hazard

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 (7)

  • all lots and expiration dates
  • UPC code 095548003934
  • UPC code 095548003507
  • UPC code 095548003873
  • UPC code 095548000483
  • UPC code 095548003842
  • UPC code 095548003873.

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by Roos Foods 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 18 products in this recall →