Oasis Brands recalls Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero fresh curd cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products with Best By dates from 07/01/14 to 12/31/14 are affected.
Virginia State (VDACS) found Listeria monocytogenes in Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd (Best by 9/27/14), FDA made an inspection, were the environmental samples collected came up positive also for Listeria monocytogenes, also the Oasis Brands Inc. sent finish products samples to a private lab, the Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd (Best By dates of 10/18/14 and 11/25/14) came also positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Oasis Brands Inc. is voluntarily recalling ALL their Lacteos Santa Martha brand products manufactured that are within expiration date.
Oasis Brands is recalling Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero fresh curd cheese products that were manufactured up to December 31, 2014. This recall is due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found in samples from Virginia State and private labs, which can cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. The contamination was detected in multiple samples from Virginia State and private labs, indicating a potential risk of serious illness.
Anyone who purchased Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero fresh curd cheese with Best By dates from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Infants, pregnant women, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd cheese in individually soft poly/plastic bags with a net weight of 12oz (340g). Look for Best By dates from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
Immediately discard any Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero fresh curd cheese with Best By dates from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd cheese in individually soft poly/plastic bags with a net weight of 12oz (340g) and Best By dates from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
Yes, Listeria monocytogenes contamination can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Check the Best By date on the packaging; if it falls between July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014, the product is affected.
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Subject: Recall F-0598-2015 — Oasis Brands Oasis Brands Hello, I own a Oasis Brands that is covered by recall F-0598-2015 from Oasis Brands. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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