Primavera Nueva Recalls Tamales for Listeria Risk
This recall was posted 2 months ago. Check the FDA source for the latest status.
Class I Recall — Most Serious
This is a Class I recall — the most serious type. Products covered by this recall may cause serious health consequences or death.
Primavera Nueva Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of specific 4-count tamales due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
Products Affected:
- Roasted Green Chile & Jack Cheese
- Black Bean Bonanza & Jack Cheese
- Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles & Cheese
- BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar
- Mushroom Spinach & Salsa with Two Cheeses
- Roasted Green Chile
- Black Bean Bonanza
- Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles
- Mushroom Spinach & Salsa
- Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar
These tamales were distributed in California and Nevada and produced between October 10, 2024, and October 10, 2025. No other products from Primavera Nueva are affected.
Reason for Recall:
The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection found inconsistencies in verifying cooking temperatures necessary to control biological hazards, including Listeria. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumer Guidance:
Consumers should not consume tamales with date codes from 10/22/2024 to 10/22/2025. These should be discarded. For more information, contact Araceli Santoyo at [email protected] or call 707-939-9350, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM Pacific Time.
This recall is conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.