Classic Delight Ham & Cheese Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk
Classic Delight recalls ham and cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product details and follow safety steps to avoid foodborne illness.
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Product test positive for Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Classic Delight is recalling ham and cheese products that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. This recall is important because Listeria can lead to severe health issues, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20992-classic-delight-ham-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20992-classic-delight-ham-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0294-2017
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“Classic Delight Ham & Cheese Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20992-classic-delight-ham-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0294-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0294-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious food poisoning. It grows in refrigerated conditions and can lead to infections that are particularly dangerous for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and those with compromised immune systems.
Who’s affected
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria. Anyone who purchased Classic Delight Ham & Cheese products containing wheat, soy, or milk should check if they have the recalled items.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Classic Delight Ham & Cheese' with a net weight of 4.0 oz (113 g). Look for the lot number 7146 and item number 3226-12 on the packaging. The product was distributed by Classic Delight Inc in St. Marys, OH.
- Brand
Classic Delight- Product
Classic Delight Ham & Cheese Net Wt. 4.0 oz (113 g) Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk Distributed by Classic Delight Inc., St- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was shipped to the following sates: CA & OH
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0294-2017 | Classic Delight Ham & Cheese Net Wt. 4.0 oz (113 g) Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk Distributed by Classic Delight Inc., St. Marys, OH 45885 UPC 0 20018 03226 8; Lot # 7146; Item #: 3226-12 | 76cs/12/4 oz Sandwiches |
| F-0295-2017 | AdvancePierre Foods TURKEY BOLOGNA & CHEESE 4.0 oz Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. 9990 Princeton Glendale Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45246 UPC 00071421681260; Lot # 7146; Item # 68126; Case Lot # 8571460503 | 500 cs/45/4 oz sandwiches |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot number 7146 and item number 3226-12 on the packaging to confirm if the product is recalled.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in California and Ohio.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to the following sates: CA & OH” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0294-2017 (June 9, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0294-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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