Fresh & Ready Foods recalls ham and cheese wheat sandwiches due to Listeria Monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces in ready-to-eat sandwich production. Consumers should avoid these products if they were purchased between May 9-18, 2025.
Listeria Monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces in Ready To Eat sandwich manufacturer facility.
Fresh & Ready Foods is recalling ham and cheese wheat sandwiches that may have Listeria Monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This poses a risk of serious illness, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Listeria Monocytogenes bacteria can cause serious infections in vulnerable populations. The bacteria was found on food contact surfaces in the ready-to-eat sandwich manufacturing facility, meaning the sandwiches could be contaminated during production.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria. Anyone who purchased the ham and cheese sandwiches with the specific UPC code between May 9 and May 18, 2025, is likely affected.
Check for the ham and cheese wheat sandwich with a 5oz plastic container, UPC# 4 00694 44187 3, and a best by date of May 9, 2025, through May 18, 2025.
Look for the UPC# 4 00694 44187 3 and best by date of May 9-18, 2025 on the sandwich packaging.
No, the product has been recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces. Do not consume these sandwiches.
Check for the ham and cheese wheat sandwich with a 5oz plastic container, UPC# 4 00694 44187 3, and a best by date of May 9-18, 2025.
Do not eat the product. Check the packaging for the UPC code and best by date to confirm if it's recalled.
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Subject: Recall F-0886-2025 — Fresh & Ready Foods Fresh & Ready Foods Hello, I own a Fresh & Ready Foods that is covered by recall F-0886-2025 from Fresh & Ready Foods. 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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