Ready-to-eat sandwich recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Orchard Bistro ham and egg sandwiches sold in 11 states during late January 2023 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a serious health hazard. The involvement of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, combined with the FDA's Class I classification, warrants a Severe rating even though no illnesses have currently been reported.
Plain-English summary
Orchard Bistro Florentine Ham, Egg & Swiss Ciabatta (5.5 oz, UPC 813141020932) is being recalled by Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC (operating as Fresh Creative Cuisine) of Baltimore, Maryland.
The recall was initiated because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
The recalled product was distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington D.C., New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Sales occurred from January 24 through January 30, 2023.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Orchard Bistro, Florentine Ham, Egg & Swiss Ciabatta, Net . Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Mylar Wrap, Keep refrigerated
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 89
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 : 813141020932
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 409 recalled by FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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