The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·H-0614-2025·Announced 2025-09-24

Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches Recalled for Undeclared Wheat and Milk Allergens

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC is recalling Piccolo Pranzo Box ready-to-eat sandwiches due to undeclared wheat and milk allergens. The recall affects 233 units distributed to 15 locations in California.

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 has classified this recall as Class I. According to the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls receive a minimum score of 4 (Severe), regardless of reported illnesses. Undeclared allergens on common substances pose significant risk to sensitive consumers.

Plain-English summary

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC, located in San Fernando, California, is recalling Piccolo Pranzo Box ready-to-eat sandwiches due to the presence of undeclared wheat and milk allergens. The sandwiches were produced without proper declaration of these common allergens on the label or packaging.

The recalled products were distributed to 15 private corporate locations in California. A total of 233 units have been affected, spanning multiple production lots and best-by dates.

The affected products include lot numbers 125214, 125216, 125217, 125218, and 125219, with best-by dates of 8/8/25, 8/10/25, 8/11/25, 8/12/25, and 8/13/25. Each unit is labeled as Piccolo Pranzo Box with a net weight of 14.5 ounces and should be kept refrigerated.

Consumers who have purchased or received these products should not consume them if they have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or milk. Those affected should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Anyone who has consumed a product and experienced an allergic reaction should seek appropriate medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Piccolo Pranzo Box; Keep Refrigerated, NET WT: 14.5 OZ, UPC# Manufactured by Fresh and Ready Foods LLC, San Fernando, CA 91340
Manufacturer
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • allergen-milk

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 (9)

  • Lots: 125214
  • 125216
  • 125217
  • 125218
  • 125219 Best By dates: 8/8/25
  • 8/10/25
  • 8/11/25
  • 8/12/25
  • 8/13/25

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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