Orchard Bistro Ham Wheat Recall Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Orchard Bistro Ham Wheat ready-to-eat meals due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was sold in January 2023 and distributed to 11 states and Washington DC.
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 mandates a minimum severity of 4 per the rubric guidelines. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of serious infection, particularly in vulnerable populations. No illnesses have been reported as of the recall announcement.
Plain-English summary
Orchard Bistro Ham Wheat single-serving ready-to-eat meals (UPC 813141021281) are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected products were sold between January 24 and January 30, 2023. They were distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The recall was initiated by Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC (doing business as Fresh Creative Cuisine), located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infection, particularly in elderly individuals, young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who consumed the product and experiences symptoms of listeriosis—such as fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal illness—should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of the potential Listeria exposure.
The recalled product
- Product
- Orchard Bistro, Ham Wheat, Net Wt. 4 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
- Manufacturer
- FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat Meals
- 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 : 813141021281
Distribution
Distributed in 11 states:
- CT
- DC
- DE
- MA
- MD
- NC
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- SC
- VA
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