The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0427-2026·Announced 2026-02-04

BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar Tamales recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. is recalling BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar Tamales in California and Nevada due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 is classified as High severity because Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen explicitly cited in the FDA severity rubric. While the source indicates potential contamination without reported illnesses or injuries, the inherent risk of this pathogen justifies a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. is recalling BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar Tamales with UPC 748732000256. The product is a frozen ready-to-eat meal containing organic corn flour masa, beans, pasteurized white cheddar cheese, salsa, and spices.

The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness in vulnerable populations.

Approximately 27,964 packages (containing 4 tamales each) were distributed in California and Nevada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions can contact Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. at (707) 939-9350.

The recalled product

Product
BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar Tamales Ingredients: Organic Corn Flour Masa, Beans, Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt and Enzymes), Salsa (Tomatoes, Onions, Chiles, Garlic & Cilantro), Butter, Non-GMO Corn, Salt, Spices, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosp
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: 748732000256

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • NV