> At a Glance
> – FDA recall issued Jan. 7 for Primavera Nueva tamales sold in California and Nevada
> – Listeria monocytogenes contamination possible; no illnesses reported
> – Production window: Oct. 10, 2024-Oct. 10, 2025
> – Why it matters: Vulnerable groups face serious infection risk; consumers told to discard product
Nearly a year’s worth of gourmet tamales are under federal recall after routine inspection found cooking-temperature records were inconsistent, raising fears of Listeria contamination.
The Recall
Primavera Nueva Inc. is pulling ten varieties of four-count tamales sold in California and Nevada. The FDA announced the action on Wednesday, Jan. 7, after discovering production logs failed to prove internal temperatures stayed high enough to kill Listeria monocytogenes.
Affected varieties include:
- Roasted Green Chile & Jack Cheese
- Black Bean Bonanza & Jack Cheese
- Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles & Cheese
- BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar
- Mushroom Spinach & Salsa with Two Cheeses
- Roasted Green Chile
- Black Bean Bonanza
- Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles
- Mushroom Spinach & Salsa
- Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar
Health Impact
FDA warning: Listeria can cause fatal infections in young children, elderly adults, pregnant people, and anyone immunocompromised. Healthy adults may experience high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea; pregnant individuals face miscarriage or stillbirth risk.
Company Response
Primavera Nueva has since implemented enhanced cooking-temperature monitoring and verification, effective Oct. 11, 2025.
Key Takeaways
- No illnesses linked to the tamales have been reported
- Products were sold only in California and Nevada
- Consumers should discard or return any purchased tamales made within the recall window
- Company has corrected the manufacturing issue
Shoppers who bought the recalled tamales are urged to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
