FreshRealm Ready-to-Eat Meals Alerted for Listeria Contamination

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm. These products contain an FDA-regulated ingredient, riced cauliflower, that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are sold by Blue Apron and Marley Spoon. Specifically, the alert covers 13.05-oz. plastic tray packages labeled "DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables" with lot codes 25240 and 25247, and 10.5-oz. packages labeled “BALANCE by Marley Spoon BBQ Sauce Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Cauliflower” with lot code 25255.

The issue was identified when FreshRealm notified FSIS that the riced cauliflower used in these products tested positive for the bacteria. FSIS stated that the products are not related to any ongoing outbreak investigations and that no formal recall was requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, FSIS is concerned that some products may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Riced Cauliflower That May Be Contaminated With Listeria

Brand

Freshrealm

Manufacturer

Freshrealm

Category

Food — Ready-to-Eat Meals

Hazard

• listeria

Distribution

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