Orchard Bistro Ham & Provolone Sandwiches Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
Orchard Bistro Ham & Provolone sandwiches sold January 24-30, 2023 are recalled by Fresh Ideation Food Group due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination affecting 11 states.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This recall carries FDA Class I classification, the agency's highest designation for imminent health hazards. Listeria monocytogenes is a known serious pathogen capable of causing severe illness, and the FDA Class I status alone justifies a Critical severity rating.
Plain-English summary
Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC (doing business as Fresh Creative Cuisine) is recalling Orchard Bistro Ham & Provolone Sesame Kaiser sandwiches due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. These are single-serving sandwiches with a net weight of 6.5 ounces that require refrigeration.
The recalled products were sold during January 24-30, 2023 and distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The UPC code is 813141022028.
Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogenic bacterium that can cause severe illness. This recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating an imminent health hazard.
Consumers who purchased these sandwiches should not consume them. Check your refrigerator for products matching this description and discard them. Those concerned about potential exposure should consult with a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Orchard Bistro, Ham & Provolone Sesame Kaiser, Net Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 50
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
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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