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

Fresh Take Crave Away El Cubano Sandwich Recalled for Listeria

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling Fresh Take Crave Away El Cubano Sandwiches due to Listeria monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces at the manufacturing facility.

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: The FDA classified this as Class I, which per the rubric requires a minimum score of 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of serious infection, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling Fresh Take Crave Away El Cubano Sandwiches in 8oz plastic containers with Best By dates from 05/09/2025 to 05/19/2025 (UPC# 8 06795 61117 5). The recall was initiated after Listeria monocytogenes was detected on food contact surfaces at the manufacturing facility.

A total of 139,863 units were distributed across the Southwest, including California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington. The products were distributed to government and military facilities.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone concerned about potential exposure should consult with a healthcare provider.

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
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat / Deli
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

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