Oasis Brands Inc. of Miami, FL, has recalled 12-oz. packages of Cuajada en Hoja (fresh curd) with Best-By dates of 10/01/14-10/08/14 and 10/18/14 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed in South Florida through retail stores.
The recalled product comes in plastic bags and is labeled Cuajada en Hoja 12-oz., Brand Lacteos Sta. Martha, Fresh Curd, Best by 10-01-14-10/08/14 and 10/18/14. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall is the result of sampling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company has ceased production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation into what caused the problem. Consumers who have purchased Lacteos Sta. Martha Cuajada en Hoja 12-oz. are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (305) 599-0225. Listeria 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.
