Fresh & Ready Foods, a California-based producer, has voluntarily recalled dozens of ready-to-eat sandwiches and other products sold across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. The recall follows an FDA warning about potential listeria contamination, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
Why This Recall Matters
Listeria can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, especially dangerous for:
- Pregnant women
- Newborns
- Older adults
- People with weakened immune systems
Symptoms include high fever, severe headaches, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and in severe cases, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
The CDC reports that listeria infection causes about 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths annually in the U.S.
What You Need to Know
Fresh & Ready Foods recalled products distributed from April 18 to 28, 2025 in corporate offices, medical buildings, and healthcare facilities vending machines and breakrooms.
The recalled items include a wide variety of sandwiches (torta, ciabatta, focaccia, croissant), pasta dishes, and snacks under brands such as Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, City Point Market, and Fresh Food to Go.
All items have “Use By” dates between April 22 and May 19.
Some of the Recalled Products Include:
- Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Croissant Sandwich (6 oz)
- Fresh & Ready Foods Italian Ciabatta Sandwich (8 oz)
- Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese Croissant Sandwich (6.5 oz)
- Fresh & Ready Foods Chicken Salad Multigrain Sandwich (6 oz)
- Fresh Take Crave Away Club Supreme Sub Sandwich (6 oz)
- City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Caprese Baguette (6.5 oz)
- Fresh & Ready Foods Mike’s Tuna Mac Pasta (9 oz)
(This is a partial list; many more items are recalled.)
What the Company Says
Fresh & Ready Foods reported that the listeria contamination was found during FDA environmental testing on equipment at their facility. They have since removed the affected equipment and taken steps to comply with FDA safety guidelines.
No illnesses have been linked to this recall so far.
What Experts Say
The CDC notes that while listeria infections are rare, they can be very dangerous for certain groups. Anyone worried about their risk should consult a healthcare provider.
What Should You Do?
If you have any of the recalled Fresh & Ready Foods products, do not consume them. Discard any remaining products immediately.
For questions or to request a refund, contact Fresh & Ready Foods:
- Email: RecallConcern@HotLineGlobal.com
- Phone: 1-855-424-8390 (Monday-Friday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST)
