The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0425-2026·Announced 2026-02-04

Roasted Pumpkin Tamales Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales distributed in California and Nevada are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen explicitly listed in the rubric. The source text indicates potential rather than confirmed contamination with no reported illnesses, placing this at score 3 per the rubric rule that high-risk pathogen recalls without reported illness score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. is recalling approximately 9,656 packages of Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in California and Nevada.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness or death, particularly in vulnerable populations including pregnant women, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems. The recall was initiated after potential contamination was identified in the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product can be identified by UPC 748732000263. Affected consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone experiencing symptoms of Listeria infection—including fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms—should seek medical attention immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales Ingredients: Organic Corn Flour Masa, Pumpkin, Green Chile, Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt and Enzymes), Butter, Salt, Spices, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch and Mon
Manufacturer
Prima Vera Nueva, Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC: 748732000263

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • NV