Primavera Nueva Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its 4-count tamales due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The product was distributed by Primavera Nueva Inc. in retail stores in California and Nevada.
The following 4-piece tamales manufactured between October 10, 2024 and October 10, 2025 are included in the recall:
- Roasted Green Chili and Jack Cheese
- Black Beans Bonanza and Jack Cheese
- Butternut Squash with Roasted Green Chiles and Cheese
- BBQ Beans with Chipotle and White Cheddar
- Mushroom spinach and two cheese salsa
- Roasted green chilies
- Black Bean Bonanza
- Butternut Squash with Roasted Green Chilies
- Mushroom spinach and salsa
The company did not include any other identifying information in its recall notice.
To date, no cases of the disease have been reported.
The products were made from frozen ingredients and labeled “Not ready to eat. “Must be thoroughly prepared before use.” In an FDA inspection on October 10, 2025, the agency determined that previous manufacturing records did not consistently verify internal cooking temperatures required to control potential biological hazards, including Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the recall notice, Primavera Nueva has corrected the issue with enhanced cooking temperature monitoring and verification features effective October 11, 2025.
About listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell or taste bad, but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled tamales and develops symptoms of listeria infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctors about possible listeria exposure.
Additionally, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor for symptoms in the coming weeks, as symptoms of listeriosis can take up to 70 days to develop after exposure to listeria.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache and neck stiffness. Special laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other diseases.
Pregnant women, older adults, young children, and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are especially at risk for serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms, their infection can lead to premature birth, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
