According to federal health officials, hundreds of sandwiches, salads, snacks, yogurt, and wraps sold in multiple East Coast states are being recalled due to probable listeria contamination.
Fresh Ideation Food Group recalled breakfast sandwiches, salads, wraps, fruit cups, and parfaits on Friday, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
FDA Issues Recall Order Of Several Food Items
According to its website, Fresh Ideation Food Group is a Baltimore-based firm that distributes individually packaged and bulk-packed food goods in numerous states along the Eastern Seaboard.
The FDA website has a complete list of items. On Monday, the corporation did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment, but an automated message on its customer support line revealed some facts.
“All recalled products have a Fresh Creative Cuisine label and/or identifier on the bottom of the label with the Fresh Creative Cuisine name and a fresh through or sell through date ranging from January 31, 2023, through February 6, 2023,” the company stated in Friday’s announcement.
They were distributed through vending machines and retail outlets in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
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What Is Listeria?
According to the Mayo Clinic website, listeria is a foodborne bacterial infection that is usually obtained by consuming inadequately processed deli meats and unpasteurized milk products.
The bacteria has little effect on healthy adults and children, but it can have catastrophic consequences for pregnant women, their babies, immunocompromised people, and those over the age of 65.
Following consumption of contaminated food, the Mayo Clinic recommends monitoring for symptoms such as fever, muscle pains, nausea, or diarrhea. According to Fresh Ideation Food Group, no illnesses have been recorded thus far.
The company has urged consumers who purchased the products to contact Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC by phone at (855) 969-3338.
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