FDA: Dozens of Ready-to-Eat Foods Recalled in Connection to Listeria Outbreak Dozens of ready-made sandwiches, snacks, and pastas are now under recall
The FDA has identified ready-to-eat products from Fresh & Ready Foods as the source of Listeria outbreak in two states
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- Dozens of ready-to-eat foods are being recalled due to potential Listeria contamination.
- The items, produced by Fresh & Ready Foods, were connected to a Listeria outbreak in two states.
- Check your fridge for the recalled products, throw them away, and monitor for signs of Listeria infection.
The Food and Drug Administration has tracked down the source of a Listeria outbreak: ready-to-eat foods.
On Saturday, Fresh & Ready Foods voluntarily recalled 86 ready-made sandwiches, snacks, and pastas, sold in four states, that may be contaminated with Listeria, bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness.
To date, the outbreak has sickened 10 people, who were all hospitalized, in California and Nevada.
Check your fridge for these foods. If you have them, throw them away and monitor for signs of Listeria infection.
Which Ready-to-Eat Foods Were Recalled?
The recalled ready-to-eat foods, or products that don't need additional cooking, were sold under three brands:
- Fresh & Ready Foods
- City Point Market Fresh Food to Go
- Fresh Take Crave Away
The recall includes 86 different sandwiches, snack boxes, and pastas with use-by dates between April 22, 2025, and May 19, 2025. You can see the full list of products on the FDA's website.
Which States Are Affected?
The recalled products were sold at a variety of retailers—including hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, airports, and airlines—across four states:
- Arizona
- California
- Nevada
- Washington
To date, illnesses in connection to the recalled foods have only been reported in California and Nevada.
Why Were the Ready-to-Eat Foods Recalled?
The ready-made foods were linked to a Listeria outbreak that dates back to late 2023.
Between December 2023 and September 2024, 10 people became ill and were hospitalized with Listeria infections. At the time, the FDA did not have enough evidence to identify the source of the outbreak.
In April 2025, the FDA reopened the investigation after finding Listeria in samples collected from Fresh & Ready Foods during a routine inspection. Testing confirmed that the Listeria found at Fresh & Ready Foods matched the strain that caused the outbreak.
While no illnesses have been reported in connection to the specific recalled foods, Fresh & Ready Foods still recalled the 86 items as a "precautionary measure" since they may be contaminated with Listeria, the company said in a press release.
What You Should Do
The FDA is urging consumers not to eat the recalled products. If you find one of the recalled items in your fridge:
- Throw it away.
- Clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers it touched.
- Monitor for symptoms of Listeria infection.
Common symptoms of Listeria infection include:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
In serious cases, Listeria may spread from the gut to other parts of the body, resulting in a severe condition called invasive listeriosis. If infected, certain groups are more likely to have a serious illness:
- Pregnant people
- People aged 65 and older
- People with weakened immune systems
Contact a healthcare provider right away if you experience symptoms after eating a recalled product.
Amber Brenza
Amber is the Associate Editorial Director overseeing news content for Health, ensuring that readers stay up-to-date on trending topics like COVID-19, as well as the most recent research in the health and wellness space.
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This story originally appeared on: Health News - Author:Jenna Anderson
