The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0494-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Listeria Contamination Risk in Bistro To Go Ficelle Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches

FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP is recalling Bistro To Go Italiano Everything Ficelle sandwiches sold January 24–30, 2023, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was 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 classification applies. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen. The agency's Class I designation mandates a minimum severity score of 4 regardless of reported illness status.

Plain-English summary

FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Bistro To Go Italiano Everything Ficelle sandwiches. The product, a 7.25 oz. ready-to-eat single-serving sandwich, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product was sold from January 24 through January 30, 2023, and was distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington D.C., New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The affected product has UPC code 813141021854.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who have already consumed the product should monitor their health and seek medical attention if they experience illness symptoms, informing their healthcare provider of the potential Listeria exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Bistro To Go, Italiano Everything Ficelle, Net Wt. 7.25 Oz. 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 : 813141021854

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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