CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cuajada en Hoja (Fresh Curd Cheese) recalled by Oasis Brands
Oasis Brands is recalling Cuajada en Hoja (Fresh Curd Cheese) in individually soft poly/ labeled in part: Lacteos, distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee. The recall was initiated on 10 Oct 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0603-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69516
- Recalling firm
- Oasis Brands, Miami, FL
- Brand
- Cuajada
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 2 Dec 2014
- Reported
- 10 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Dec 2014 | Classified by FDA | +53 days |
| 10 Dec 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Virginia State (VDACS) found Listeria monocytogenes in Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd (Best by 9/27/14), FDA made an inspection, were the environmental samples collected came up positive also for Listeria monocytogenes, also the Oasis Brands Inc. sent finish products samples to a private lab, the Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd (Best By dates of 10/18/14 and 11/25/14) came also positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Oasis Brands Inc. is voluntarily recalling ALL their Lacteos Santa Martha brand products manufactured that are within expiration date.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cuajada en Hoja (Fresh Curd Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd Net Wt 12oz (340g)
Where it was distributed
FL, GA. NC, and TN
Questions about this recall
Is Cuajada en Hoja (Fresh Curd Cheese) in individually soft poly/ labeled in part: Lacteos recalled?
Yes. Oasis Brands recalled Cuajada en Hoja (Fresh Curd Cheese) in individually soft poly/ labeled in part: Lacteos on 10 Oct 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0603-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Virginia State (VDACS) found Listeria monocytogenes in Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd (Best by 9/27/14), FDA made an inspection, were the environmental samples collected came up positive also for Listeria monocytogenes, also the Oasis Brands Inc. sent finish products samples to a private lab, the Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd (Best By dates of 10/18/14 and 11/25/14) came also positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Oasis Brands Inc. is voluntarily recalling ALL their Lacteos Santa Martha brand products manufactured that are within expiration date.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 635349 000895 Best By dates: 07/01/14 thru 12/31/14
Where was it sold?
FL, GA. NC, and TN
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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