The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0103-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Fresh Creative Cuisine Pineapple Chunks Recalled for Listeria Risk

Fresh Creative Cuisine pineapple chunks are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products were sold in 11 states from 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: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum score of 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness in vulnerable populations. Although no illnesses have been reported, the severity of potential infection in susceptible groups justifies the Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Creative Cuisine has initiated a recall of its Fresh Cut Pineapple Chunks (7 oz single serving packages, UPC 813141020994) due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The products were distributed to consumers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, District of Columbia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The recalled items were sold from January 24, 2023 through January 30, 2023.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and people with compromised immune systems. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Fresh Cut Pineapple Chunks, Net . Wt. 7 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 : 813141020994

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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