Class IF-0595-2015

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Queso Seco Centroamericano (Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Centroamericano Dry White Cheese Net Wt 1LB (16oz)

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: UPC 876593 001874 Best By dates: 07/01/14 thru 12/31/14
Quantity: 1,921 pieces

Why it was recalled

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.

Recalling firm

Firm: Oasis Brands, Inc
Notification channel: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 13439 NW 19 LANE, N/A, Miami, Florida 33182

Distribution

Distribution pattern: FL, GA. NC, and TN

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-10-10
FDA classified: 2014-12-02
Posted by FDA: 2014-12-10
Terminated: 2017-03-28
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0595-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.