Many pre-packaged meals and quick bites are available for purchase. recalled during a listeria outbreak that has resulted in at least 10 individuals being admitted to hospitals US .
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has initiated a recall for 86 of its ready-made food products such as sandwiches, pasta dishes, and snack items following an inquiry into the contamination source traced back to their premises.
Two federal health The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiated an investigation into the outbreak last year; however, they could not pinpoint the origin at that time.
This past April, the FDA resumed their inquiry and detected signs of listeria during a regular examination of goods from Fresh & Ready Foods, as reported by the agency on Saturday.
'Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) analysis confirmed that the Listeria strain discovered at Fresh & Ready Foods, LLC is identical to the one responsible for illnesses in this outbreak,' as stated in the report. FDA advisory .
By Saturday, ten individuals had contracted the listeria monocytogenes strain. California as well as those from Nevada; all of them required hospitalization.
The voluntarily recall initiated by the company based in San Fernando, California, includes sandwiches of a variety of meats and breads, bistro boxes, pasta salads, protein snacks and sweet snacks.
Certain offerings include the 7.5-ounce Turkey & Cheese Mega Sandwich, the 4-ounce Breakfast Bistro Box, the 9-ounce Garlic Pesto Pasta, and the 3-ounce Almonds & Chocolate Snack.
In addition to Fresh & Ready Foods, the impacted products were also branded as City Point Market Fresh Food to Go and Fresh Take Crave Away.
The distribution took place from April 18 through April 28, 2025, across hospitals, convenience stores, hotels, airports, and via airlines in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington.
The symptoms of Listeria typically start within two weeks following the consumption of tainted food; however, they might appear as early as the same day or up to ten weeks later, as stated by the FDA.
Slight indications encompass nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscular pain, fever, and fatigue. In severe instances of listeriosis, manifestations can involve seizures, disorientation, loss of balance, a rigid neck, and headaches.
Those who are particularly susceptible to listeria and may suffer severe illness as a result include pregnant women, newborns, and individuals aged 65 years or older.
It follows one day after the event from Utah-based New Grains Gluten Free Bakery recalled over a dozen of its both savory and sweet bread products And baked goods due to three undisclosed allergens that could lead to 'severe' allergic responses.
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