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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0488-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

FDA Recalls Ham and Cheese Finger Sandwiches for Listeria Risk

Fresh Ideation Food Group is recalling Bistro To Go Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed across 11 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 recall classification requires a minimum severity score of 4. The hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC, doing business as Fresh Creative Cuisine, is recalling Bistro To Go Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches (6.5 oz single-serving packages) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled products were sold between January 24 and January 30, 2023, and distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington D.C., New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The recalled product has UPC code 813141025746. Approximately 402 units are involved.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness. Consumers with questions or who believe they may have been affected should contact their healthcare provider or local health department.

The recalled product

Product
Bistro To Go, Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches, Net Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Manufacturer
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Sandwich
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 : 813141025746

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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

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