Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC of Baltimore, MD is recalling products sold from January 24, 2023, through January 30, 2023, in nearby states according to a Food and Drug Administration release.
The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Products have also been distributed in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Recalled Products were sold in retail locations, vending machines, and during travel with transportation providers, such as Amtrak.
The products include sandwiches, salads, snacks, yogurt, wraps and related products. Click here for a listing of products.
All recalled products have a Fresh Creative Cuisine label and/or identifier on the bottom of the label with the Fresh Creative Cuisine name and a fresh through or sell-through date ranging from January 31, 2023, through February 6, 2023.
The recall was initiated after the company’s environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
No illnesses have been reported so far.
Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to contact the company, Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC, at 855-969-3338, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.