Oasis Brands is recalling Queso Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Flavor Cheese) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found in samples. 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 Queso Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Flavor Cheese) because Listeria monocytogenes was detected in samples from multiple products. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and life-threatening illness in vulnerable populations. The contamination was found in multiple samples from products manufactured by Oasis Brands.
Anyone who purchased Queso Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Flavor Cheese) with Best By dates from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Look for Queso Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Flavor Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled 'Lacteos Santa Martha'. Products have Best By dates from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 and UPC 635349 000413.
Immediately discard any Queso Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Flavor Cheese) with Best By dates from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
No, the product has been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume it.
Check for the label 'Lacteos Santa Martha' and Best By dates from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. The UPC code is 635349 000413.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
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Subject: Recall F-0600-2015 — Oasis Brands Oasis Brands Hello, I own a Oasis Brands that is covered by recall F-0600-2015 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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