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Primavera (Tamales/Primavera Nueva Inc.) Recall reason: Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Primavera Nueva Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select 4-Count Tamales Because of Possible Health Risk- Revised to Include Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar, a Seasonal Item
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Company Announcement Date: January 05, 2026 FDA Publish Date: January 07, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Company Name: Primavera Nueva Inc. Brand Name:
Product Description:
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Brand Name(s)
Primavera
Product Description
Tamales
Company Announcement
Sonoma, CA - Primavera Nueva Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its 4-count tamales because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Product was distributed by Primavera Nueva Inc. in California and Nevada to retail stores.
The following 4-count tamales, produced between October 10, 2024 and October 10, 2025 are included:
- 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.
No other Primavera Nueva products are affected.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The products were made with a frozen ingredient labeled "Not Ready to Eat. Must Be Thoroughly Cooked Before Eating." During an FDA inspection on October 10, 2025, the agency determined that earlier production records did not consistently verify internal cooking temperatures needed to control potential biological hazards, including Listeria monocytogenes, n organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Primavera Nueva has fully corrected the issue-enhanced cooking-temperature monitoring and verification have been in place since October 11, 2025.
Consumer Guidance
Consumers who have tamales with date codes 10/22 (year 2024) - 10/22 (year 2025) should not consume the product and should discard it.
For questions, contact:
Araceli Santoyo - [email protected]
707 939 9350, Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm pacific
This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge and cooperation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Araceli Santoyo (707) 939-9350 [email protected]
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Content current as of:
01/07/2026
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Regulated Product(s)
- Food & Beverages
Topic(s)
- Foodborne Illness
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