The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1078-2024·Announced 2024-03-27

Fresh & Ready Chicken Torta Sandwich Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling Fresh & Ready Chicken Torta Sandwich products (use-by dates 02/03/2024–02/22/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed to California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing severe illness and death, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling Fresh & Ready Chicken Torta Sandwich (9 oz, UPC 8290690706) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination identified in the product.

The affected products have use-by dates ranging from 02/03/2024 to 02/22/2024. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium capable of causing serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled products were distributed to California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Consumers who have purchased this product should verify the use-by date and refrain from consuming the product if it falls within the recalled date range.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh & Ready Chicken Torta Sandwich 9 oz UPC 8290690706
Manufacturer
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • listeria
  • pathogenic-contamination

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)

  • Use By Dates 02/03/2024 to 02/22/202

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • NV
  • UT

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