Tamales Sold in California, Nevada Recalled Over Listeria Risk

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.

The recalled products were sold in California and Nevada and were made between Oct. 10, 2024, and Oct. 10, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.

The recall affects the following flavors:

• 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

• Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar

No other Primavera Nueva products are included in the recall, the FDA said.

During an inspection on Oct. 10, the FDA found that earlier production records did not consistently confirm that the tamales reached temperatures high enough to kill harmful bacteria.

The tamales were made using a frozen ingredient labeled “Not Ready to Eat. Must Be Thoroughly Cooked Before Eating.” Because proper cooking temperatures were not consistently documented, the company issued the recall.

Primavera Nueva says it fixed the problem on Oct. 11, 2025, by improving how it monitors and verifies cooking temperatures.

Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle aches, confusion and loss of balance.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with these tamales so far.

The FDA warns people to not eat the recalled tamales with date codes 10/22/24 through 10/22/25. The products should be thrown away.

For questions, consumers can contact Araceli Santoyo via email at primaveranueva@aol.com or phone, 707-939-9350 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. PT).

The recall is voluntary and is being carried out in partnership with the FDA.

More information

Read the full recall from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

SOURCE: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, recall notice, Jan. 7, 2026