The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0450-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

FDA Class I Recall: Bistro To Go Sausage Croissant for Listeria

Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Bistro To Go Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissants due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 157 units sold in 11 states from January 24–30, 2023.

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 FDA Class I recall for Listeria monocytogenes meets the Severe criterion because it involves a high-risk pathogen with a Class I classification. Although no illnesses have been reported, FDA Class I recalls carry a minimum severity of 4 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC (doing business as Fresh Creative Cuisine) initiated a recall on February 3, 2023 of Bistro To Go Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissants because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are 6.5-ounce single-serving croissants sold in Mylar wrap and required to be kept refrigerated.

A total of 157 units were recalled. The contaminated products were distributed to: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The products were sold between January 24, 2023 and January 30, 2023. The UPC code is 813141020901.

Consumers who have purchased these croissants should not consume them and should discard them immediately or return them to the point of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences symptoms of listeriosis should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Bistro To Go , Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissant, Net . Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Mylar Wrap, 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 : 813141020901

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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