The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0497-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Bistro To Go Hummus Ficelle Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Bistro To Go Mediterranean Hummus & Veggie Ficelle products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products sold between January 24-30, 2023 in multiple states are affected.

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 product is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the severity rubric. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness. Although no illnesses are reported in the source text, the potential for serious illness justifies the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Creative Cuisine, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is recalling Bistro To Go Mediterranean Hummus & Veggie Ficelle products in 6.4-ounce single-serving packages. The recalled product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The recalled products were sold from January 24, 2023 through January 30, 2023, and can be identified by UPC code 813141022769.

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness. Consumers should not consume any of the recalled products. Retailers should remove the products from shelves immediately. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bistro To Go, Mediterranean Hummus & Veggie Ficelle, Net Wt. 6.4 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Manufacturer
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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 : 813141022769

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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

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