Primavera Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

What Happened

Prima Vera Nueva, Inc., based in Sonoma, California, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales. The recall was prompted by the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a biological hazard that can cause serious foodborne illness.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves 9,656 packages of tamales distributed across California and Nevada. The affected products are identified by the following details:

• Product Name: Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales
• Brand: Primavera
• UPC: 748732000263
• Quantity: 9,656 packages (each containing 4 tamales)
• Net Weight: 24 oz.
• Packaging: Perishable, labeled “Keep Refrigerated.”
• Ingredients listed on label: Organic Corn Flour Masa, Pumpkin, Green Chile, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Butter, Salt, Spices, and Baking Powder.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased the affected Primavera tamales should not consume them. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. For further information or to address concerns, consumers can contact Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. directly at (707) 939-9350. The company is located at 17070 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA 95476.

Why This Matters

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious biological contaminant. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria can lead to listeriosis, a condition that poses significant health risks, particularly to pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Source

Information provided by the FDA under recall number H-0425-2026.