The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0046-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Fresh Creative Cuisine Bistro Cobb Salad recalled for potential Listeria contamination

Fresh Creative Cuisine recalled its Bistro Cobb Salad with Dressing (5.5 oz) sold January 24–30, 2023, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Distribution included Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class I recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses have been reported, the agency's Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling its White Label Bistro Cobb Salad with Dressing (5.5 oz., UPC 813141026729) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated on February 3, 2023.

The affected product was sold between January 24 and January 30, 2023. It was distributed to retailers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

Listeria monocytogenes is a potentially serious foodborne pathogen. Consumers who purchased this product during the affected dates should be aware of this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Bistro Cobb Salad with Dressing, Net Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Manufacturer
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
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 Code : 813141026729

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • MA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • VA