The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0903-2025·Announced 2025-06-11

Fresh Take Crave Away El Cubano Sandwich recalled for Listeria

Fresh Take Crave Away El Cubano Sandwich is recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces at the manufacturer facility. The recall affects approximately 139,863 units distributed across the Southwest and to military facilities.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. Listeria Monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the pathogen's presence on food contact surfaces in a ready-to-eat food facility presents significant risk of contamination.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Take Crave Away El Cubano Sandwich, sold in 8-ounce plastic containers with Best By dates from May 9, 2025 to May 19, 2025 (UPC 8 06795 61117 5), is being recalled by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC.

The recall was initiated due to Listeria Monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces in the manufacturing facility.

The affected product was distributed across the Southwest, including California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington, as well as to Government and military facilities. Approximately 139,863 total units are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product in your home, discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who consumed this product and is experiencing symptoms of illness should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of the potential Listeria exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Take Crave Away El Cubano Sandwich; 8oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 61117 5
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: 6-FTSLBEC001-CS

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • NV
  • WA