The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0526-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Caprese Baguette Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Fresh Creative Cuisine Caprese Baguette products distributed January 24-30, 2023, are recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination across multiple states and Washington D.C.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This recall meets Critical severity because it is classified as FDA Class I, the highest agency recall classification. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk foodborne pathogen capable of causing serious illness.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Creative Cuisine Caprese Baguette is a ready-to-eat sandwich product manufactured by Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC in Baltimore, Maryland. The affected units are 8.25 oz single servings with UPC code 813141020314, distributed between January 24 and January 30, 2023. The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious illness.

The recalled products were distributed to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington D.C., New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

Consumers should not eat this product. The product should be discarded or returned to the retailer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Creative Cuisine, Caprese Baguette, Net . Wt. 8.25 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 : 813141020314

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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

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