Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC Chili Crunch Market Mezze recall: undeclared allergen (Wheat) on ready to eat sandwiches

Recall published 1+ years ago

undeclared allergen (Wheat) on ready to eat sandwiches.

The hazard: Undeclared wheat or gluten

An undeclared allergen — wheat or gluten — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: undeclared allergen (Wheat) on ready to eat sandwiches.

Why it matters: The label does not declare wheat or gluten, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

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

Recall number
H-0615-2025
Published
September 24, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
233 units
Distribution
California
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lots: 125214, 125216, 125217, 125218, 125219 Best By dates: 8/8/25, 8/10/25, 8/11/25, 8/12/25, 8/13/25

Products covered by this recall

Chili Crunch Market Mezze; Keep Refrigerated, NET WT: 14.5 OZ, UPC# Manufactured by Fresh and Ready Foods LLC, San Fernando, CA 91340

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 125214
  • 125216
  • 125217
  • 125218

Model or item number

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

  • NET WT

Package size

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

  • 14.5 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Wheat

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC — An undeclared allergen — wheat or gluten — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids wheat or gluten, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Fresh & Ready Foods LLC — 1145 Arroyo Ave, Units A - C, San Fernando, CA, 91340-1842

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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Fresh & Ready Foods LLC other food products recalled?

undeclared allergen (Wheat) on ready to eat sandwiches. undeclared allergen (Wheat) on ready to eat sandwiches.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 125214, 125216, 125217; model number NET WT. 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?

If anyone in your household avoids wheat or gluten, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California.

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