The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0135-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Orchard Bistro Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches sold in January 2023 are recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed to 11 states.

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 food recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses have been reported, the official Class I designation establishes a minimum Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Orchard Bistro Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches, single-serving packages (UPC 813141025746), are being recalled by Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC, doing business as Fresh Creative Cuisine, of Baltimore, Maryland.

The recall was issued because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were sold between January 24, 2023, and January 30, 2023, and were distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Discard the products or return them to the retailer. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Orchard Bistro, Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches, 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 : 813141025746

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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