Primavera Tamales Recall Class Action Lawsuit

Recall Details and Affected Products

The recalled products are:

Primavera-branded 4-count tamales – multiple varieties produced between October 10, 2024 and October 10, 2025; sold in California and Nevada to retail stores; date codes 10/22 (year 2024) through 10/22 (year 2025).

The following 10 varieties are included in the recall:

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 (No Dairy)
Black Bean Bonanza (No Dairy)
Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles (No Dairy)
Mushroom Spinach & Salsa (No Dairy)
Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar (Seasonal Item)

Distributed by Primavera Nueva Inc. in California and Nevada to retail stores from October 10, 2024 through October 10, 2025. The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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.

Primavera Nueva Inc. voluntarily recalled these products on January 5, 2026 [1]. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection on October 10, 2025 determined that earlier production records did not consistently verify internal cooking temperatures needed to control potential biological hazards, including Listeria monocytogenes. The products were made with a frozen ingredient labeled “Not Ready to Eat. Must Be Thoroughly Cooked Before Eating.”

Consumers who have tamales with date codes 10/22 (year 2024) through 10/22 (year 2025) should not consume the product and should discard it. Do NOT resell or donate them—it is a violation of federal law to sell or distribute recalled products. No other Primavera Nueva products are affected by this recall.

Health Risks

Serious and sometimes fatal infections from Listeria monocytogenes.
High fever and severe headache.
Stiffness, nausea, and abdominal pain.
Diarrhea and gastrointestinal distress.
Miscarriages among pregnant women.
Stillbirths among pregnant women.
Severe complications for young children.
Life-threatening infections for frail or elderly people.
Dangerous infections for those with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms of a Problem

High fever developing after consuming tamales.
Severe headache.
Stiffness in muscles or joints.
Nausea and vomiting.
Abdominal pain and cramping.
Diarrhea.
Flu-like symptoms that persist or worsen.
Symptoms appearing within a few days to several weeks after consumption.

What Consumers Should Do

Check if you purchased Primavera-branded 4-count tamales between October 10, 2024 and October 10, 2025.
Look for date codes 10/22 (year 2024) through 10/22 (year 2025) on the package.
Verify if your tamales match any of the 10 recalled varieties listed above.
Stop consuming the tamales immediately—do not eat them.
Discard the tamales safely—do not resell or donate them.
Contact Primavera Nueva Inc. by email at primaveranueva@aol.com or call (707) 939-9350, Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm Pacific.
Keep your purchase receipt and packaging as documentation.
If you consumed the tamales and developed symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
Preserve all medical records and document your illness.
Take photos of the product packaging and any remaining tamales before disposal.

Potential for a Primavera Tamales Recall Class Action Lawsuit

Consumers who purchased or became ill from Primavera tamales may join a class action lawsuit. Claims could include:

The tamales were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes due to inadequate cooking temperature verification.
Production records did not consistently verify internal cooking temperatures needed to control biological hazards.
The company failed to ensure products made with ingredients labeled “Not Ready to Eat” were properly cooked.
Primavera Nueva Inc. sold potentially contaminated food products to consumers.
Consumers suffered foodborne illness requiring medical treatment.
Pregnant women may have suffered miscarriages or stillbirths.
Vulnerable populations including children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals faced serious health risks.
Consumers purchased products they must now discard without compensation.

You could get compensation for medical expenses, emergency room treatment, hospitalization, laboratory testing, lost wages, pain and suffering, pregnancy complications, and product replacement costs. While no illnesses have been reported to date according to the company announcement, consumers who become ill after consuming the recalled tamales may be entitled to significant compensation, particularly if they belong to vulnerable populations.

FDA Inspection Findings

During an FDA inspection on October 10, 2025, the agency determined that Primavera Nueva Inc.’s earlier production records did not consistently verify internal cooking temperatures needed to control potential biological hazards, including Listeria monocytogenes. This failure in food safety protocols created the conditions that led to the recall.

According to the company, Primavera Nueva has fully corrected the issue, and enhanced cooking-temperature monitoring and verification have been in place since October 11, 2025. However, all products manufactured before this correction remain subject to the recall.

Listeria Monocytogenes: A Serious Health Threat

Listeria monocytogenes is a particularly dangerous foodborne pathogen because it can survive and even grow in refrigerated conditions where many other bacteria cannot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Listeria causes approximately 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths in the United States annually.

Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is especially dangerous for:

Pregnant women: They are about 10 times more likely than other people to get listeriosis. The infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn.
Newborns: Listeriosis in newborns can cause blood infections and meningitis.
People 65 years and older: Older adults are at higher risk for severe listeriosis.
People with weakened immune systems: This includes individuals with cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, or those taking immunosuppressive medications.

No Illnesses Reported To Date

As of the recall announcement on January 5, 2026, no illnesses had been reported to Primavera Nueva Inc. in connection with the recalled tamales. However, listeriosis symptoms can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to develop after consuming contaminated food, so illnesses may still emerge.

The voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge and cooperation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Consumers who develop symptoms consistent with listeriosis after consuming Primavera tamales should seek medical attention immediately and inform their healthcare provider about their food consumption history.

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References

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/primavera-nueva-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-select-4-count-tamales-because-possible-health-risk-0