Fresh & Ready Foods Italian Ciabatta Sandwich Recall: Listeria Detection
Fresh & Ready Foods is recalling Italian Ciabatta Sandwiches due to Listeria monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces at the manufacturing facility. Approximately 139,863 units distributed to Southwest retailers and military facilities 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: FDA Class I classification indicates a serious hazard requiring immediate action. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses or deaths are reported in the source material, the agency classification and pathogen type mandate a Severe rating per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling its Italian Ciabatta Sandwich (8 oz. plastic container) due to potential contamination. Listeria monocytogenes was detected on food contact surfaces in the manufacturer's facility during production.
The recalled product was distributed across the Southwest, including California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington. Approximately 139,863 units were also distributed to Government and Military facilities. The affected products carry a best-by date of May 9 through May 12, 2025, with UPC 6 82906 89522 7 and Item Number 1-FRSLBCB003.
Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, elderly persons, and those with weakened immune systems. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the point of sale for a refund or dispose of it safely.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh & Ready Foods Italian Ciabatta Sandwich, 8 oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89522 7
- Manufacturer
- Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
- 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)
- Item Number: 1-FRSLBCB003
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- AZ
- CA
- NV
- WA
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