Class IF-0602-2015

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 Fresco (Fresh Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Net Wt 12oz (340g)

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: UPC 635349 000703 Best By dates: 07/01/14 thru 12/31/14
Quantity: 267 pieces

Why it was recalled

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.

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-0602-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.