Primavera Recalls Butternut Squash Tamales Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
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Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. is recalling over 30,000 packages of Butternut Squash Tamales distributed in California and Nevada due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What Happened
Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of its Butternut Squash Tamales because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated by the firm on December 12, 2025, after the potential biological hazard was identified.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 30,327 packages of tamales distributed across California and Nevada. The affected products are identified by the following details:
- Product Name: Butternut Squash Tamales With Roasted Green Chiles, Corn & Jack Cheese
- Brand: Primavera
- UPC: 748732000232
- Quantity: 30,327 packages (4 tamales per package)
- Weight: Net Wt. 24oz
- Recall Number: H-0423-2026
The product is perishable and must be kept refrigerated. Ingredients include organic corn flour masa, organic butternut squash, organic roasted green chiles, non-GMO corn, organic jalapeno jack cheese, organic butter, salt, spices, and baking powder.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected Primavera Butternut Squash Tamales are advised not to eat them. The product should be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase. For further information or to address concerns, consumers can contact Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. at (707) 939-9350. The company is located at 17070 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA 95476.
Why This Matters
Listeria monocytogenes is a biological hazard that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Source
Information provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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