The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0149-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Ham and Swiss Hoagie Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Ham & Swiss Super Hoagies sold from January 24–30, 2023, due to 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 recall. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of serious illness, but no actual illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the recall is precautionary based on potential rather than confirmed contamination.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Creative Cuisine (FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC) is recalling Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label Ham & Swiss Super Hoagies, sold in cases of 6 units. The recalled products were sold from January 24 through January 30, 2023 and carry UPC code 30813141026904.

The recall was initiated because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a serious pathogen that can cause illness particularly in pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems.

The product was distributed to customers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone who consumed this product and develops symptoms of Listeria infection (fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea) should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Ham & Swiss Super Hoagie, Case of 6, 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 : 30813141026904

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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