Oasis Brands is recalling Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Centroamericano cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found in environmental samples and firm tests. Consumers should avoid using products with best by dates between July 2014 and December 2:14.
Virginia State (VDACS) found Listeria monocytogenes in Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd; FDA made an inspection, were the environmental samples that came up positive also for Listeria monocytogenes, also the firm sent samples to a private lab that came positive for Listeria monocytogenes in various products. The firm is voluntarily recalling all their Lacteos Santa Martha products manufactured that are within expiration date.
Oasis Brands is recalling a specific type of dry white cheese that was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects cheese sold between July and December 2014 with a best by date up to December 31, 2014.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. The contamination was detected in environmental samples and firm tests, indicating the risk is present in the product.
Anyone who purchased Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Centroamericano cheese with best by dates from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Infants, pregnant women, and elderly individuals are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Look for cheese labeled 'Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Centroamericano Dry White Cheese' in individually soft poly/plastic bags with best by dates from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. The UPC code is 876593 001874.
Verify the best by date is between July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
No, the cheese has been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume the product.
Discard the product immediately and do not use it. The recall covers cheese with best by dates from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
Yes, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Oasis Brands to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0595-2015 — Oasis Brands Oasis Brands Hello, I own a Oasis Brands that is covered by recall F-0595-2015 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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