The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0268-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Dietz & Watson Turkey & Swiss Half Sub Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Dietz & Watson Turkey & Swiss Half Sub sandwiches sold January 24-30, 2023, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination across 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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen. FDA Class I recalls must receive a minimum score of 4 per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC (doing business as Fresh Creative Cuisine) is recalling Dietz & Watson Turkey & Swiss Half Sub sandwiches, single-serving size, sold from January 24 through January 30, 2023. The UPC code is 813141027689.

The recall was initiated on February 3, 2023, because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious infection, particularly in vulnerable populations including pregnant women, young children, and immunocompromised individuals.

The recalled products were distributed to customers in 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.

The recalled product

Product
Dietz & Watson, Turkey & Swiss Half Sub. 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 : 813141027689

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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