The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0208-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Fresh Creative Cuisine Roast Beef and Cheese Sandwiches Recalled for Listeria

Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Roast Beef & Cheese Finger Sandwiches sold January 24–30, 2023, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall with potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a high-risk pathogen. FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. No illnesses have been reported, which prevents a score of 5, but the agency's own classification and the high-risk nature of the contaminant result in a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Creative Cuisine (FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC) is recalling Roast Beef & Cheese Finger Sandwiches, sold in cases of six, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The sandwiches must be kept refrigerated and carry UPC code 30813141025761.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause listeriosis, a potentially life-threatening infection. Pregnant women, very young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product as of the recall date.

The affected product was distributed to retailers and food service establishments in eleven states: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, District of Columbia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The product was sold between January 24 and January 30, 2023.

Consumers and food service operators who obtained this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Persons who may have consumed the recalled product and develop symptoms of listeriosis (such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms) should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Roast Beef & Cheese Finger Sandwiches, Case of 6, Keep refrigerated
Manufacturer
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat / Deli
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 : 30813141025761

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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

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