Oasis Brands is recalling Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Para Freir cheese for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products with Best By dates from 07/01/14 to 12/31/14 are affected. Consumers should check labels for the specific product.
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 Queso Para Freir cheese products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. The recall covers products with Best By dates from July 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, including meningitis and sepsis. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. The contamination was found in multiple samples from the manufacturer's products.
Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and others with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers who purchased Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Para Freir cheese with Best By dates between July 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014, are affected.
Check for cheese products labeled 'Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Para Freir' in individually soft poly/plastic bags with a net weight of 1LB (16oz). Look for Best By dates from July 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014. The UPC code is 635349 000758.
Look for the product name 'Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Para Freir' with a Best By date between July 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014.
The recall does not state that the product is safe to eat. Listeria monocytogenes contamination was found in samples, so the product may pose a health risk.
The recall does not specify a remedy. Consumers should check the product labels and contact Oasis Brands for further instructions.
Check for cheese products labeled 'Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Para Freir' in individually soft poly/plastic bags with a net weight of 1LB (16oz) and Best By dates from July 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014.
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Subject: Recall F-0601-2015 — Oasis Brands Oasis Brands Hello, I own a Oasis Brands that is covered by recall F-0601-2015 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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