The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0246-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Fresh Creative Cuisine Turkey & Cheddar Kaiser Lunch Recalled for Listeria

Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Turkey & Cheddar Kaiser Boxed Lunches sold January 24-30, 2023 for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed to multiple states.

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 score of 4 per the recall rubric. Although no illnesses have been reported and the contamination is only potential, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label Turkey & Cheddar Kaiser Boxed Lunches (Single Serving, UPC 813141025142) are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were sold from January 24, 2023 through January 30, 2023.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness in susceptible populations including pregnant women, young children, elderly persons, and immunocompromised individuals. The potential for contamination presents a significant health risk.

The recalled products were distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, District of Columbia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed the product and develops symptoms should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Turkey & Cheddar Kaiser Boxed Lunch, 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 : 813141025142

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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