The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0842-2025·Announced 2025-06-11

Fresh & Ready Foods Antipasto Bistro Box recalled for Listeria contamination

Fresh & Ready Foods is recalling Antipasto Bistro Box due to Listeria monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces at the manufacturing facility. The recall affects 139,863 units distributed to stores and military facilities in the Southwest.

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 is an FDA Class I recall, the agency's most serious classification level for food recalls. The hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen detected on food contact surfaces in a ready-to-eat food manufacturing facility.

Plain-English summary

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling Fresh & Ready Foods Antipasto Bistro Box, sold in 4 oz plastic containers with best-by dates of 05/09/2025 through 05/12/2025 (UPC 6 82906 89909 6, Item Number 1-FRBIST002). The recall affects approximately 139,863 units.

The recall was initiated after Listeria monocytogenes was detected on food contact surfaces in the manufacturer's facility where the product is prepared.

The recalled product was distributed to retail and government (military) facilities across the Southwest, including California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should dispose of it or return it to the point of purchase. Anyone with questions or concerns about consumption should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh & Ready Foods Antipasto Bistro Box, 4 oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89909 6
Manufacturer
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
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)

  • Item Number: 1-FRBIST002

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • NV
  • WA