Primavera Tamales Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Primavera Nueva Inc. recalled its 4-count tamales because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, identified by the FDA. The company announced the recall on December 17, 2025, then expanded it on January 5, 2026 to add a tenth flavor. The recall covers 10 varieties of Primavera tamales, with date codes 10/22/2024-10/22/2025. Listeria can cause severe illness in older adults, newborns, and people with weak immune systems, and miscarriage in pregnant women. If you bought recalled tamales, do not eat them. Check the date code and discard or return the product to the store where you bought it. The FDA says this recall has been completed and terminated.

Latest Primavera Tamales Recall Updates

January 5, 2026: Recall Expanded to Add Tenth Variety

Primavera Nueva Inc. expanded its recall of 4-count tamales on January 5, 2026. The FDA posted the updated notice two days later, on January 7 [1]. The update added one more flavor: Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar. That made 10 varieties in total. Packages carry date codes between 10/22/2024 and 10/22/2025. FDA records now list this recall as completed and terminated.

December 17, 2025: Original Recall Announced

Primavera Nueva Inc. announced the recall in the FDA’s original notice on December 17, 2025 [2]. The California Department of Public Health listed the recall that same day [3]. FDA inspectors visited the plant on October 10, 2025. They found gaps in how workers checked and recorded cooking heat. That first recall covered nine of the ten tamale flavors now included. The January update added a tenth.

Which Primavera Tamales Are Affected?

Primavera Nueva Inc. recalled 10 varieties of its 4-count tamales, made between October 10, 2024, and October 10, 2025, and sold in California and Nevada retail stores:

• Roasted Green Chile & Jack Cheese 4-Count Tamales
• Black Bean Bonanza & Jack Cheese 4-Count Tamales
• Butternut Squash with Roasted Green Chiles & Cheese 4-Count Tamales
• BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar 4-Count Tamales
• Mushroom Spinach & Salsa with Two Cheeses 4-Count Tamales
• Roasted Green Chile 4-Count Tamales
• Black Bean Bonanza 4-Count Tamales
• Butternut Squash with Roasted Green Chiles 4-Count Tamales
• Mushroom Spinach & Salsa 4-Count Tamales
• Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar 4-Count Tamales

Each package carries a date code between 10/22/2024 and 10/22/2025. Compare that code to any tamales in your freezer or refrigerator before deciding whether to keep them. If the code falls in that range, do not eat the product. Take it back to the retailer where you bought it.

Why Were Primavera Tamales Recalled?

A possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk led Primavera Nueva Inc. to recall its 4-count tamales, after an FDA inspection found the problem on October 10, 2025. Inspectors said the company did not always check cooking temperatures during production. Inspectors reviewed those records at Primavera Nueva’s plant in Sonoma, California, and found gaps in verifying the internal cooking temperatures needed to control biological hazards, including Listeria, in the recalled 4-count tamale varieties. The notice did not name any one specific batch as the cause. Primavera Nueva fixed the gap with new checks starting October 11, 2025, the day after the inspection.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Neither FDA notice reported any illnesses or deaths linked to the recalled tamales. Both the original and revised notices stated that no illnesses had been reported to date, as of when each was issued. No illnesses were reported in California or Nevada. Those are the two states where Primavera Nueva sold the tamales. The company carried out this recall on its own, working with the FDA. Listeria symptoms can take time to appear, which means these early figures may not capture every related case yet. If you ate recalled tamales and feel sick, call a doctor and mention the recall.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you have any of the recalled Primavera brand 4-count tamales in your home or freezer, take the following steps right away:

1. Check the date code on the package, printed between 10/22/2024 and 10/22/2025.
2. Do not eat any of the recalled tamales that fall within that date range.
3. Throw away the tamales or return them to the store where you bought them for a refund.
4. Contact Primavera Nueva Inc. at (707) 939-9350 or primaveranueva@aol.com with questions, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific time.
5. Watch for symptoms of listeriosis, such as fever, headache, or muscle aches, and call a doctor if they occur. The CDC lists these as common signs of listeriosis [4].
6. Seek care right away if you are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system and feel unwell. The CDC says these groups face the highest risk from Listeria [5].

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of Listeriosis?

Symptoms of listeriosis depend on the type of infection. Invasive illness can cause fever, headache, a stiff neck, confusion, or seizures. Intestinal illness causes diarrhea and vomiting, usually within 24 hours, lasting one to three days, according to the CDC.

What Should I Do If I Already Ate the Recalled Tamales?

If you already ate recalled tamales, watch for symptoms of listeriosis. Invasive symptoms usually start within two weeks of eating contaminated food. Call a doctor if you feel unwell during that time.

Who Is Most at Risk from Listeria in These Tamales?

The people most at risk from Listeria are pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weak immune systems. People with weak immune systems make up about 75 percent of cases. People 65 and older make up more than half of cases, according to the CDC.

Did the Recall Affect All Primavera Nueva Products?

No, the Primavera Tamales recall did not affect all of Primavera Nueva’s products. Both FDA notices state that no other Primavera Nueva products are included, so items outside the recalled varieties and date codes remain safe to eat.

Did California Officials Confirm the Primavera Tamales Recall?

Yes, California health officials confirmed the recall independently. The California Department of Public Health’s own recall sheet lists the same nine original varieties and the same Listeria monocytogenes contamination reason as the FDA notice.

Why Was the Primavera Tamales Recall Expanded in January 2026?

Primavera Nueva expanded the recall on January 5, 2026, to add Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar, which the FDA notice describes as a seasonal item added to the original nine varieties.

References

1. 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
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/primavera-nueva-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-select-4-count-tamales-because-possible-health-risk
3. https://web.archive.org/web/20260209144559/https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DFDCS/CDPH%20Document%20Library/FDB/FoodSafetyProgram/FoodRecalls/December2025/fdbFrPNV1n.pdf
4. https://web.archive.org/web/20240816162137/https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/signs-symptoms/index.html
5. https://web.archive.org/web/20240816171911/https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/risk-factors/index.html