Fresh and Ready, Sprig and Sprout, Jack and Olive Torta sandwiches - due to Listeria monocytogenes

United States

Fresh & Ready Foods is voluntarily recalling four torta sandwiches that contain cotija cheese which were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. This voluntary recall is being initiated as a result of the Rizo-López Foods, Inc. recall of cotija cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes associated with an outbreak the FDA is currently investigating. The recalled products were distributed between 01/21/2024 and 02/06/2024 and sold exclusively in locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. To date, no illnesses have been reported related to these specific products.

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.

Fresh & Ready Foods used this cheese to make the sandwiches listed below.

- PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Ham Torta Sandwich, SIZE: 9 oz, UPC NUMBER: 8290690707, CONTAINER: Plastic Container, USE BY DATES: 02/03/2024 to 02/22/2024, WHERE USE BY DATE CAN BE FOUND: Bottom left of front label
- PRODUCT: Fresh & Ready Chicken Torta Sandwich, SIZE: 9 oz, UPC NUMBER: 8290690706, CONTAINER: Plastic Container, USE BY DATES: 02/03/2024 to 02/22/2024, WHERE USE BY DATE CAN BE FOUND: Bottom left of front label
- PRODUCT: Sprig & Sprout Ham Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll, SIZE: 9 oz, UPC NUMBER: 8290690720, CONTAINER: Plastic Container, USE BY DATES: 01/27/2024 to 02/15/2024, WHERE USE BY DATE CAN BE FOUND: Above UPC code on back label
- PRODUCT: Jack & Olive Ham Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll, SIZE: 9 oz, UPC NUMBER: 8290690725, CONTAINER: Plastic Container, USE BY DATES: 01/27/2024 to 02/15/2024, WHERE USE BY DATE CAN BE FOUND: Above UPC code on back label

Fresh & Ready Foods takes product safety very seriously. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard any remaining products immediately.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Fresh and Ready Foods
Brand name: Fresh and Ready, Sprig and Sprout, Jack and Olive
Product recalled: Torta sandwiches
Reason of the recall: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
FDA Recall date: February 09, 2024

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-ready-foods-voluntarily-recalls-four-torta-sandwiches-containing-cotija-cheese-distributed