Primavera Nueva Inc., based in Sonoma, California, has issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of its 4-count tamales due to the potential risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed to retail stores in California and Nevada.
The recall covers tamales produced between October 10, 2024, and October 10, 2025. The varieties included are Roasted Green Chile & Jack Cheese, Black Bean Bonanza & Jack Cheese, Butternut Squash with Roasted Green Chiles & Cheese, BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar, Mushroom Spinach & Salsa with Two Cheeses, Roasted Green Chile, Black Bean Bonanza, Butternut Squash with Roasted Green Chiles, Mushroom Spinach & Salsa, and Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar. No other Primavera Nueva products are part of this recall.
No illnesses related to the recalled products have been reported at this time.
The company explained that the tamales were made using a frozen ingredient labeled as “Not Ready to Eat. Must Be Thoroughly Cooked Before Eating.” During an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 10, 2025, it was found that previous production records did not always verify that internal cooking temperatures reached levels necessary to control biological hazards such as Listeria monocytogenes.
“Listeria monocytogenes is 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,” according to Primavera Nueva Inc.
Since October 11, 2025, Primavera Nueva reports that it has improved its monitoring procedures for cooking temperatures to ensure food safety.
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled tamales with date codes from October 22, 2024 through October 22, 2025 are advised not to consume them and should dispose of the product.
Questions about the recall can be directed to Araceli Santoyo at primaveranueva@aol.com or by calling 707-939-9350 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Pacific Time.
“This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge and cooperation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.”
