The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0426-2026·Announced 2026-02-04

Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Prima Vera Nueva's Mushroom, Spinach & Salsa Tamales are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects products distributed in California and Nevada.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen explicitly cited in the rubric as warranting a High severity score when no illnesses have been reported, consistent with the rubric criterion for score 3.

Plain-English summary

Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. is recalling Mushroom, Spinach & Salsa Tamales (No Dairy) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.

The recalled product was distributed in California and Nevada. The affected product is identified by UPC 748732000317 and is packaged with 4 tamales per package. A total of 16,264 packages are subject to this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. at (707) 939-9350.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail elderly persons, and persons with weakened immune systems. Even healthy individuals may experience fever, headache, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

The recalled product

Product
Mushroom, Spinach & Salsa Tamales No Dairy Ingredients: Organic Corn Flour Masa, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapenos, Non-hydrogenated Vegetable Shortning, Salt, Spices, Baking Powder. Microwave: In husk approx. 90 seconds per tamale. Steam: In husk approx. 15 minut
Manufacturer
Prima Vera Nueva, Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria

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: 748732000317

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • NV