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Monday, February 6, 2023

MD Firm Recalled Prepackaged Sandwich and Snack Items After Finding Listeria Positive Environmental Samples

Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC of Baltimore, MD is recalling products sold from January 24, 2023 through January 30, 2023 because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.    The recall was initiated after the company’s environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The products include sandwiches, salads, snacks, yogurt, wraps and related product and were distributed in Connecticut, 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.  Brands include Bistro to Go, Quick and Fresh, Westin, Fresh Creative Cusine, InReach, Orchard Bistro, Naval Academy, Deitz & Watson, and Shaw's.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-ideation-food-group-llc-recalls-sandwiches-and-other-products-because-possible-health-risk
Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC Recalls Sandwiches and Other Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 03, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 03, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Fresh Ideation Food Group
Brand Name:  Multiple brands
Product Description:  Ready to Eat Sandwiches, Salads, Yogurt, Wraps and related products
Company Announcement

Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC of Baltimore, MD is recalling products sold from January 24, 2023 through January 30, 2023 because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes an organism which 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 been distributed in Connecticut, 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.

The products include sandwiches, salads, snacks, yogurt, wraps and related products. A listing of the relevant product information is provided at the bottom of this press release.

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 to date.

Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to contact the company, Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC, at 855-969-3338, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm EST.
For the long list of recalled products
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-ideation-food-group-llc-recalls-sandwiches-and-other-products-because-possible-health-risk

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