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Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Ready recall: Potential Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Listeria contamination

Listeria is the reason this product was pulled, and it is the one food hazard where "it is still in date and it smells fine" tells you nothing at all.

What the notice says: Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes is unusual among foodborne bacteria because it keeps growing at refrigerator temperature. A contaminated pack does not become safer for sitting in the cold, and it will look, smell and taste completely normal.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Listeriosis is mild or silent in most healthy adults, but it is serious for pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and anyone whose immune system is suppressed. The CDC describes intestinal illness as diarrhoea and vomiting, and invasive illness as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. In pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or infection in the newborn even when the parent feels only mildly unwell. Symptoms can start within a day or not appear for weeks, so tell any doctor you see that you ate a recalled product and give them the date.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 10, 2025
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go
Product type
Snacks
Distribution
Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington
Reports of harm
While no illnesses have been reported related to the specific products distributed between 04/18/2025 and 04/28/2025 as listed below, this action is being taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the continued safety of our consumers.

Products covered by this recall

Ready to eat sandwiches and snack items

What the company announced

Fresh & Ready Foods is voluntarily recalling some ready-to-eat sandwiches and snack items sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington. This voluntary recall is being initiated due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The voluntarily recalled products were distributed between 04/18/2025 and 04/28/2025 in vending and breakroom areas within corporate offices, medical buildings and healthcare facilities located in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington. This voluntary recall is specifically limited to the products with the “Use By” dates from 4/22/2025 to 05/19/2025 as detailed below.

This issue was identified through environmental monitoring conducted by the FDA during a site inspection, which resulted in a positive finding for Listeria monocytogenes on a piece of equipment. Fresh & Ready Foods has taken immediate corrective actions including removing equipment to address this issue to ensure ongoing food safety and compliance with FDA guidance.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

While no illnesses have been reported related to the specific products distributed between 04/18/2025 and 04/28/2025 as listed below, this action is being taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the continued safety of our consumers.

  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Breakfast Bistro Box · SIZE: 4oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRBIST001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Antipasto Bistro Box · SIZE: 4oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRBIST002 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Artisan Cheese Bistro Box · SIZE: 4oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRBIST003 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Veggie Snack Bistro Box · SIZE: 4oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRBIST005 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Protein Snack · SIZE: 3oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRESLSNK001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Caprese Baguette · SIZE: 6.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBBG001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Italian Ciabatta Sandwich · SIZE: 8oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBCB003 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Thai Chicken on Ciabatta Sandwich · SIZE: 9oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBCB004 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Croissant Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBCR001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese Croissant Sandwich · SIZE: 6.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBCR002 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBCR003 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Dark Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 7oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBDW001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese Dark Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 7oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBDW002 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods El Cubano Sandwich · SIZE: 8oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBEC001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Focaccia Sandwich · SIZE: 8oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBFO001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Mega Sandwich · SIZE: 7.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBME001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese Mega Sandwich · SIZE: 7.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBME002 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Mega Italian Sandwich · SIZE: 7.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBME003 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey Cranberry Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 7oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBMG001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 7oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBMG002 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Tuna Salad Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 6.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBMG004 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Chicken Salad Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBMG005 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Roasted Chicken Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBMG006 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Bacon Club Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBMG007 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Petzel Bun Sandwich · SIZE: 8oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBPRZ001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Mike's Tuna Mac Pasta · SIZE: 9oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBPS001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Garlic Pesto Pasta · SIZE: 9oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBPS002 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Almonds & Chocolate Snack · SIZE: 3oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBSNK019 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Street Corn Dipper Snack · SIZE: 4oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBSNK020 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Sub Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBSR001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese Sub Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBSR002 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Italian Hoagie Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBSR004 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Sub Club Supreme · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBSR005 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/14/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Beef Cheesesteak Sub Sandwich · SIZE: 7oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBSR009 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/14/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR001WW · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR004WW · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Tuna Salad on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 4.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR005WW · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Roast Beef on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR006WW · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Egg Salad on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 4.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR007WW · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods PB&J on White Sandwich · SIZE: 5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR008W · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Club Sandwich on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR011WW · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Chicken Salad on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 4.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR012WW · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Roasted Chicken on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 8.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTR013WW · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Ham Torta Sandwich · SIZE: 4.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTS001 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Chicken Torta Sandwich · SIZE: 9oz · ITEM NUMBER: 1-FRSLBTS002 · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Croissant Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-COSSLBCR001-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/12/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 7.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-COSSLBMG002-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/12/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 7oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-COSSLBMG003-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/12/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Bacon Club Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 6.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-COSSLBMG007-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/12/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Garlic Pesto Pasta · SIZE: 9.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-COSSLBPS002-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/12/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Foods Egg Salad on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-COSSLBTR007WW-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/12/2025 - 05/12/2025
  • PRODUCT: City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Turkey & Cheese on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 5.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-CPM024-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/18/2025
  • PRODUCT: City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Ham & Cheese on Wheat Sandwich · SIZE: 5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-CPM025-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/18/2025
  • PRODUCT: City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Caprese Baguette · SIZE: 6.5oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-CPM030-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/11/2025 - 05/11/2025
  • PRODUCT: City Point Market PB&J Crunch on Country White · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-CPM032-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/11/2025 - 05/11/2025
  • PRODUCT: City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Protein Snack · SIZE: 3oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-CPM041-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/13/2025 - 05/13/2025
  • PRODUCT: City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Turkey & Bacon Multigrain Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-CPM045-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/18/2025
  • PRODUCT: City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Club Supreme Sub Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-CPM046-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/09/2025 - 05/18/2025
  • PRODUCT: City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Italian Hoagie Sub Sandwich · SIZE: 6oz · ITEM NUMBER: 6-CPM047-CS · CONTAINER: PLASTIC CONTAINER · USE BY DATES: 05/10/2025 - 05/18/2025

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 34 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 05/10/2025 - 05/18/2025

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 04/28/2025
  • 1-FRBIST001
  • 1-FRBIST002
  • 1-FRBIST003
  • 1-FRBIST005
  • 1-FRESLSNK001
  • 1-FRSLBBG001
  • 1-FRSLBCB003
  • 1-FRSLBCB004
  • 1-FRSLBCR001
  • 1-FRSLBCR002
  • 1-FRSLBCR003
  • 1-FRSLBDW001
  • 1-FRSLBDW002
  • 1-FRSLBEC001
  • 1-FRSLBFO001
  • 1-FRSLBME001
  • 1-FRSLBME002
  • 1-FRSLBME003
  • 1-FRSLBMG001

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4 oz
  • 3 oz
  • 6.5 oz
  • 8 oz
  • 9 oz
  • 6 oz
  • 7 oz
  • 7.5 oz
  • 5 oz
  • 4.5 oz
  • 8.5 oz
  • 9.5 oz
  • 5.5 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Listeria

Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go — Listeria is the reason this product was pulled, and it is the one food hazard where "it is still in date and it smells fine" tells you nothing at all.

  1. Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.
  2. If anyone in the household is pregnant, over 65 or immunocompromised, call a clinician for advice even if nobody feels ill. That conversation is quick and it is the whole point of a Listeria recall.
  3. Photograph the label, the lot code and the date mark before the pack leaves the house — that picture is what a refund claim runs on.
  4. Throw it out in a sealed bag, or return it to the store. Either is accepted; what matters is that nobody else eats it.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Fresh & Ready Foods LLC — Consumers: 855-424-8390, [email protected] — Media: Kristin Elder, Burson for Fresh & Ready Foods, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, City Point… recalled?

Potential Listeria monocytogenes Contamination Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date 05/10/2025 - 05/18/2025; model number 04/28/2025, 1-FRBIST001, 1-FRBIST002. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington.

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