The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0142-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

In Reach Ham and Provolone Sesame Kaiser Recalled for Listeria Risk

In Reach Ham & Provolone Sesame Kaiser 6.5 oz sandwiches sold January 24–30, 2023 are recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

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 designation with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses have been reported, FDA Class I recalls never score below 4 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC, doing business as Fresh Creative Cuisine, is recalling In Reach brand Ham & Provolone Sesame Kaiser single-serving sandwiches (6.5 oz, UPC 813141022028) distributed from January 24 through January 30, 2023.

The recalled products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious or fatal infections. The contamination was identified on February 3, 2023.

The affected products were distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, District of Columbia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have consumed this product and are experiencing symptoms of listeriosis (fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea), contact your healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
In Reach, Ham & Provolone Sesame Kaiser, Net Wt. 6.5 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 : 813141022028

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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