The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0911-2025·Announced 2025-06-11

Fresh Take Crave Away Garlic Pesto Pasta recalled for Listeria contamination

Fresh Take Crave Away Garlic Pesto Pasta (9.5 oz containers, Best By 05/09/2025–05/19/2025) is being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces at the manufacturer 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 agency classified this as FDA Class I, which by the rubric requires a minimum score of 4 (Severe). The hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, detected on food contact surfaces in a food manufacturing facility.

Plain-English summary

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling Fresh Take Crave Away Garlic Pesto Pasta sold in 9.5 oz plastic containers with Best By dates ranging from 05/09/2025 to 05/19/2025 (UPC 8 06795 58561 2). The recall was initiated after Listeria monocytogenes was detected on food contact surfaces in the manufacturer's Ready To Eat sandwich facility.

Approximately 139,863 total units were distributed across the Southwest, including California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington, as well as to Government (Military) facilities. The affected product item number is 6-FTSLBPS002-CS.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns should contact Fresh & Ready Foods LLC or consult with their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Take Crave Away Garlic Pesto Pasta; 9.5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58561 2
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-FTSLBPS002-CS

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • NV
  • WA