Fresh Take Chicken Salad Recall: Listeria Risk in Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches

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Recalling firmFresh & Ready Foods LLC1145 Arroyo Ave, Units A - C, N/A · San Fernando, CA 91340-1842

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What happened, in plain English

Fresh Take is recalling chicken salad sandwiches that may contain Listeria bacteria. This poses a risk of serious illness, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria bacteria can grow on food contact surfaces in ready-to-eat sandwiches. This type of bacteria can cause serious illness, including miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe infections in vulnerable populations.

Who’s affected

Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk from this Listeria contamination. Anyone who bought the recalled chicken salad sandwiches between May 9 and May 19, 2025, should check their packaging.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the 4.5oz plastic container with the best by date between May 9 and May 19, 2025. The UPC number is 8 06795 58577 4.

Brand
Fresh Take
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Immediately discard the chicken salad sandwich if it was purchased between May 9 and May 19, 2025.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, the recalled chicken salad sandwiches may contain Listeria bacteria, which can cause serious illness. Do not eat these products.

How can I check if my product is recalled?

Check the best by date on the packaging. The recalled items have a best by date between May 9 and May 19, 2025, and are in a 4.5oz plastic container with UPC 8 06795 58577 4.

Who is most at risk from this recall?

Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk from Listeria infections.

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Subject: Recall F-0918-2025 — Fresh Take Fresh Take

Hello,

I own a Fresh Take that is covered by recall F-0918-2025 from Fresh Take.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-0918-2025 (May 10, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0918-2025 to see it in context.
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Fresh & Ready Foods LLC recalls Fresh Take Crave Away Chicken Salad on Wheat Sandwich; 4.5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8

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