The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0905-2025·Announced 2025-06-11

Fresh Take Crave Away Ham & Cheese Sandwiches Recalled for Listeria

Fresh Take Crave Away Ham & Cheese Mega sandwiches are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces at the manufacturer. Affected products were distributed to the Southwest and 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 carries a Severe rating because it is classified as FDA Class I, which per the severity rubric never scores below 4. Although no illnesses or deaths have been reported, Listeria Monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of serious illness and hospitalization.

Plain-English summary

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has recalled Fresh Take Crave Away Ham & Cheese Mega sandwiches (8.5oz) due to the detection of Listeria Monocytogenes on food contact surfaces at the manufacturing facility.

The affected products were distributed across the Southwest, including California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington, as well as to Government and military facilities. The recall involves approximately 139,863 units with best-by dates between May 9, 2025 and May 19, 2025 (UPC: 8 06795 58556 8).

Listeria Monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations including pregnant individuals, young children, and immunocompromised persons. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should dispose of them or return them to the point of sale. Anyone who consumed the affected products and experiences symptoms of Listeria infection should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Take Crave Away Ham & Cheese Mega; 8.5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58556 8
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-FTSLBME002-CS

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • NV
  • WA