The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0097-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Fresh Cut Cantaloupe and Berries Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Quick & Fresh Fresh Cut Cantaloupe & Berries due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected 7-ounce product was distributed across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast between January 24-30, 2023.

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 is an FDA Class I recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls must score no lower than 4. While no illnesses have been reported, the pathogen's serious health consequences and ready-to-eat nature of the product justify a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Quick & Fresh Fresh Cut Cantaloupe & Berries, a 7-ounce ready-to-eat product. The recall was initiated on February 3, 2023, because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a serious foodborne pathogen.

The recalled product was distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts between January 24 and January 30, 2023. The product carries UPC code 813141021007.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.

The recalled product

Product
Quick & Fresh, Fresh Cut Canteloupe & Berries, Net . Wt. 7 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Manufacturer
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Hazard
  • listeria
  • contamination

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 : 813141021007

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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