Primavera Roasted Green Chile Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
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Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. has voluntarily recalled over 21,000 packages of Roasted Green Chile Tamales distributed in California and Nevada due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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What Happened
Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. (doing business as Primavera) has initiated a voluntary recall of its Roasted Green Chile Tamales (No Dairy) because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated on December 12, 2025, and has been classified by the FDA as a Class II recall.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 21,705 packages of tamales distributed in California and Nevada. Affected products can be identified by the following details:
- Product Name: Roasted Green Chile Tamales NO DAIRY
- Brand: Primavera
- UPC: 748732000270
- Packaging: 24oz net weight packages containing 4 tamales each
- Recall Number: H-0429-2026
- Manufacturer Address: 17070 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA 95476
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected tamales are urged not to consume them. The product is perishable and should be kept refrigerated. For further information or to inquire about returns and refunds, consumers may contact Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. at (707) 939-9350.
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. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Source
Information provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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