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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches Sold at Costco Recalled Due to Listeria Outbreak
More than 90 types of ready-to-eat sandwich and snack products are being recalled. Fresh & Ready Foods is a brand impacted, with recalled items being sold at Costco locations. These recalled products are being linked to a Listeria active recall was just announced on over 90 different ready-to-eat sandwich and snack products, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This is due to the products' connection to a multistate Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go and Fresh Take Crave Away products recalled were sold at retailers and food service locations (including hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, airports and airlines) in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington. View the full list of impacted products on the FDA's recall page. This investigation is ongoing, so more locations and products may be added to this recall. Of these recalled ready-to-eat food items, Costco has recalled six Fresh & Ready Foods products sold at warehouse locations in the affected states. The below items sold at Costco between April 28 and May 11, 2025, are being recalled, with the following item numbers printed on the packaging: Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich with item number '1651757' Turkey and Cheese Sandwich on Multigrain with item number '1013849' Garlic Pesto Salad with item number '1013844' Ham and Cheese Sandwich on Multigrain with item number '1013852' Turkey and Cheese Croissant with item number '1651759' Egg Salad Sandwich with item number '1653781' While these Costco items contain an expired use-by date of '05/11/25,' check your refrigerator for these items and dispose of any recalled goods immediately. The full FDA recall includes products with best-by dates up to May 19, 2025, and it may change to include a wider range. Since the most recent update on the FDA outbreak page, there have been 10 total illnesses linked to this recall, all of which have led to hospitalization. Listeria infection (also known as listeriosis) can be severe for those immunocompromised, pregnant, age 65 or older or for younger children. Common signs of infection include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, with symptoms lasting for days or weeks depending on the individual. If you are experiencing any symptoms of listeriosis after consuming one of the recalled ready-to-eat packaged products, contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible. To report an illness related to this recall, file an online report through the FDA's safety reporting portal. For more information about this recall and outbreak, call 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332). Related: Proposed Food Dye Ban Affects More Than Candy—10 Surprising Foods You Need to Know About Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
10 Hospitalized in Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Over 80 Ready-to-Eat Foods, FDA Says
Fresh & Ready Foods recalls over 80 sandwiches and snacks amid multistate Listeria outbreak At least 10 people were hospitalized after eating potentially contaminated ready-to-eat products Affected items were sold in four states and linked to a California production facilityA multistate outbreak of Listeria infections has prompted Fresh & Ready Foods, LLC to voluntarily recall a wide range of ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks. According to a press release published by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on Sunday, May 11, at least 10 people have been hospitalized with Listeria monocytogenes infections. All 10 are believed to have eaten products linked to the outbreak, according to the FDA and CDC. No deaths have been reported. Short-term symptoms of Listeria include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria is also an infection known to cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The recalled items were sold under brand names Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go, and Fresh Take Crave Away. The affected products were distributed from April 18 to April 28 across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington, with the 'Use By' dates listed between April 22 and May 19, 2025. The outlined foods are salads, bisto boxes, and snacks. The full list of 86 products can be found on the FDA website. As noted by the FDA, these products were commonly available at retailers and food service locations, including convenience stores, hospitals, hotels, airports, and airlines. Officials reopened the investigation in April after finding Listeria at the company's San Fernando, Calif., facility during a routine inspection. Genetic testing allegedly confirmed it was the same strain making people sick. Consumers and businesses are urged not to eat, sell, or serve the recalled foods and to dispose of the product immediately. Surfaces and containers that also came into contact with them should be thoroughly cleaned, as bacteria can survive in cold temperatures and spread easily. Read the original article on People
Int'l Business Times
13-05-2025
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
Contaminated Ready Meals From California Plant Hospitalize 10 With Listeria
At least 10 people have been hospitalized after eating ready-to-eat meals contaminated with listeria, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Health officials have identified the source of a recent outbreak as food items produced by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC, located in San Fernando, California. According to USA Today , the affected meals were sold under the brands Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go, and Fresh Take Crave Away. The recalled products all have "use by" dates ranging from April 22 to May 19, 2025. These products were shipped to Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington between April 18 and April 28. They were sold in a variety of locations, including hospitals, hotels, airports, airlines, convenience stores, and retail shops. In April 2025, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reopened an investigation after routine inspections detected listeria in environmental samples at Fresh & Ready Foods. That evidence matched samples from patients, linking the outbreak directly to the company's products. FDA Investigates Listeria in Ready Meals After Multiple Hospitalizations "Six of the ten people were hospitalized before becoming sick with listeria, and several of the contaminated products were served in at least three of the facilities where these patients had stayed," said the FDA. The CDC said the illness cases date back to December 2023, with the most recent in September 2024. Eight people who became sick were in California, while two were in Nevada. Listeria infection can lead to serious illness, particularly in older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and also people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may appear within two weeks after eating contaminated food and can range from fever and diarrhea to more severe problems like confusion and convulsions. The FDA urges anyone who bought these products not to eat them. Businesses and consumers should also clean any surfaces that came into contact with the meals. Fresh & Ready Foods stated that it took "immediate corrective actions" to address the issue, including removing equipment to help prevent any further contamination at their facility, AP News said. "If you think you may have eaten one of the recalled products and are feeling sick, talk to your doctor right away," the FDA advised. Consumers can visit the FDA's website for the full list of recalled items and more safety information. Originally published on
Chicago Tribune
12-05-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria
A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people in the U.S., and a producer is voluntarily recalling dozens of products sold to retail stores, hospitals, hotels, airports and airlines, federal officials said. The products were made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC and were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington. Those who fell ill and were hospitalized were in California and Nevada. The outbreak has been simmering for many months: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cases date to December 2023. Listeria poisoning is caused by a particularly resilient type of bacteria that can survive and grow even during refrigeration. About 1,600 people are infected with it — and 260 die — each year in the U.S., according to the CDC. Here's what you need to know: The voluntary recall covers more than 80 specific products distributed between April 18 and April 25. The products have 'Use By' dates from April 22 to May 19. Brand names include: Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go and Fresh Take Crave Away. Federal officials say anyone with the products should throw them away or return them. They also suggest cleaning any surfaces that touched the recalled foods. Listeria bacteria thrive in moist environments, including soil and water and decaying vegetation and are carried by some animals. The hardy germs are typically spread when food is harvested, processed, transported or stored in places that are contaminated with the bacteria. When the bacteria get into a food processing plant, they can be tough to eradicate. Foods contaminated with the bacteria can make people sick. Symptoms can be mild and include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. More serious illness can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Listeria poisoning is tricky because symptoms can start quickly, within a few hours or days after eating contaminated food. But they also can take weeks or up to three months to show up. Those most vulnerable to getting sick include the very young, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems or who are pregnant. Listeria can survive and grow in refrigerated food. It can be killed by heating foods to 'steaming hot,' or 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius), the CDC says. But that's not always possible — or palatable — for foods that are made to be eaten cold. Because listeria can survive under refrigeration, it's important to clean and sanitize any surfaces, including refrigerator drawers and shelves, that may have come in contact with the products.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
At least 10 have been hospitalized due to a listeria outbreak linked to prepackaged foods. Here's what to know about foodborne illness.
At least 10 people in California and Nevada have been hospitalized due to a listeria outbreak linked to prepackaged, ready-to-eat foods, per a report from the Food and Drug Administration. The products, made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC in San Fernando, Calif., were distributed between April 18 and April 28, 2025, and sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington at various locations, including retailers, hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, airports and airlines, per the report. They were sold under the names Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go, and Fresh Take Crave Away, and have 'use by' dates ranging from April 22 to May 19, 2025. The FDA is advising consumers, retailers and food service providers to avoid eating, selling or serving the recalled ready-to-eat foods and to thoroughly clean any surfaces the products may have touched to prevent the spread of listeria. They also recommend contacting a health care provider if symptoms of listeriosis appear. Evidence of listeria was initially found during a 2024 routine inspection of the Fresh & Ready Foods factory, and the FDA as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opened an investigation. At the time, however, not enough evidence was found to identify a source for the outbreak. The case was reopened in April 2025 after genomic analysis confirmed that the listeria strain at the facility matched the one causing the illnesses. Currently there have been zero deaths associated with the listeria outbreak, which the FDA stated is still ongoing. Foodborne illnesses are shockingly common in the United States. The CDC says that about 48 million people get sick from foodborne diseases every year. The best ways to avoid foodborne illness, no matter the type, are to practice proper hand hygiene, cook food to safe temperatures, store food correctly, avoid cross-contamination and stay informed about food recalls. Most foodborne illnesses improve with rest and hydration, but severe cases — such as ones causing a high fever or symptoms like breathing issues — require medical attention. Here's a quick overview of each illness. Click the links to jump to read more. Botulism: A rare but deadly toxin from Clostridium botulinum. Typically found in improperly canned or sealed foods. Causes a variety of symptoms including dry mouth, facial muscle weakness and trouble breathing and speaking. A bacteria found in contaminated food or water. It causes stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. Can lead to kidney failure in severe cases. Bacteria typically found in raw produce, deli meats and unpasteurized dairy. Causes fever and nausea and can lead to meningitis or complications in pregnant women. It thrives under cold temperatures, such as in your fridge. Bacteria from poultry, eggs and dairy causing diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Hepatitis A: A liver infection spread by contaminated food or water. Causes nausea, fatigue and jaundice. Vaccines can prevent it. Norovirus: A highly contagious virus sometimes called the stomach flu. It leads to vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Spreads easily in group settings and usually resolves in a few days. What it is: A potentially fatal foodborne illness caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The neurotoxin is one of the most dangerous known, and it thrives in low-oxygen environments, such as improperly canned, jarred, or vacuum-sealed foods. Foodborne botulism is commonly caused by homemade foods that are improperly canned, preserved or fermented. Store-bought foods can become contaminated with botulinum toxin as well, though this is more rare. What the symptoms are: Symptoms include weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, drooping eyelids and slurred speech, as well as difficulty swallowing, speaking and breathing. In more severe cases, botulism can cause paralysis, respiratory failure and death. What experts want you to know: "All kinds of botulism can be fatal and are medical emergencies," per the CDC. "If you or your child has signs and symptoms of botulism, immediately see your doctor or go to the emergency room. Do not wait." What it is: A bacteria that lives in the intestines of people and animals, and is known as Escherichia coli, or E. coli. Though it is harmless while in the gut, ingesting certain types of E. coli — such as E. coli O157:H7 — can cause severe gastrointestinal issues, according to the Mayo Clinic. One way E. coli is spread is when feces contaminate food and water. Since animals can potentially carry pathogenic E. coli, touching animals, such as at a petting zoo, can potentially put you at risk. What the symptoms are: Stomach issues include severe cramping, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Fever is also common. In extreme cases, E. coli may lead to a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease and neurologic problems, according to the FDA. 'If people develop bloody diarrhea or have a decline in urine output or are pale, they should seek medical attention,' says Shaw. What experts need you to know: Consuming ground beef can potentially put you at a greater risk of E. coli exposure. 'If you cook your steak, and you cook the outside, you're usually safe from it,' says Parsonnet. 'But if you make hamburgers, you're taking the outside of the meat that's been contaminated, and you're mixing it in the middle.' (The USDA recommends cooking ground beef to a safe minimum internal temperature of 160°F to destroy harmful bacteria.) But it's not just ground beef that's linked to outbreaks. 'A few years ago, there was an E. coli outbreak in apple juice because it was probably contaminated by feces,' says Parsonnet. Anything that's contaminated with animal feces, such as produce grown in fields, has the potential to expose you to E. coli, she says. What it is: A disease-causing bacteria called listeria monocytogenes. It can survive and grow under refrigeration. The disease people develop after eating food contaminated with this bacteria is called listeriosis. What the symptoms are: Mild symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, while symptoms for the more severe form of listeriosis include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). What experts need you to know: 'Listeria has the unfortunate property to grow under refrigeration temperatures, which is uncommon for foodborne illness,' Dr. Albert Shaw tells Yahoo Life. Shaw is an infectious diseases specialist and professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Shaw added: 'It can contaminate any food really, but we see outbreaks in raw fruits and vegetables, as well as improperly heated hot dogs and things like deli meats. Unpasteurized milk or soft cheeses, especially Brie and queso that are made with potentially unpasteurized ingredients, have been associated with outbreaks in the past.' While listeriosis symptoms can typically be treated at home, Dr. Julie Parsonnet notes that the disease can be serious in certain individuals. Parsonnet is a professor of infectious diseases at Stanford University School of Medicine. 'Pregnant women are at risk because the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and the placenta, and there's a high risk of fetal loss due to the infection,' she tells Yahoo Life. 'The elderly can also get listeria in their blood and their brain, causing meningitis. It's not a common cause of disease, but among the foodborne illnesses, listeria is one of the more common causes of death.' What it is: A group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness. It's typically associated with meat and poultry as well as undercooked eggs, but dairy products, fruits and leafy greens can also be contaminated. What the symptoms are: Gastrointestinal illness, which includes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. More severe illnesses associated with salmonella include high fever, lethargy, a rash and blood in the urine or stool, according to the FDA. What experts need you to know: In the U.S., poultry and eggs — as seen with this recent outbreak and recall — are the most common sources of salmonella, says Parsonnet. You can typically avoid the bacteria by cooking your food. It's also important to avoid cross contamination while preparing food, making sure that raw ingredients don't touch anything you will be consuming. Shaw says that for those with a normal immune system, salmonella typically runs its course in two to three days. Though most people recover at home, Parsonnet says it's possible to see 'severe illness in people who are immunocompromised or have sickle cell anemia.' What it is: A highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Exposure typically happens when people come into close contact with an infected person, as well as through eating or drinking food or water contaminated with the virus. What the symptoms are: Lethargy, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, joint pain and dark-colored urine are all common symptoms. Clay- or gray-colored stool, as well as intense itching and jaundiced skin, are signs that can distinguish a hepatitis A infection from other foodborne illnesses. What experts need you to know: Hepatitis A is rare in the U.S., thanks to vaccinations, notes Parsonnet. Adults who get hepatitis A typically recover within one to two weeks, but it's possible for the disease to become chronic, which can lead to liver failure and death. Shaw says that hepatitis A 'is usually foodborne, either from contamination in the fields or with a food handler who is preparing food without sufficient precautions. Transmission can come from someone going to the bathroom and not washing their hands sufficiently and then preparing food.' Recent hepatitis A outbreaks have been linked to strawberries, as well as raw scallops, frozen tuna and conventional blackberries. What it is: A highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. What the symptoms are: Norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. 'It usually resolves within two to three days,' says Shaw. These symptoms typically last one to three days, according to the Mayo Clinic. What experts need you to know: Typically, people become infected after coming into contact with the virus by consuming food or drink contaminated by another person with the virus, or by coming into contact with a surface or object with the virus and then touching their mouth. According to the CDC, norovirus is responsible for about 50% of all outbreaks of food-related illness, most of which happen in food-service settings such as restaurants. 'This is the virus that's associated with outbreaks on cruise ships,' Shaw points out. 'It is highly contagious because the dose that you need to become infected is really low.' Parsonnet agrees, adding: 'If you have it, you can easily give it to your family and to other people in the household' through being in close contact, such as sharing food or eating utensils. Most people recover without treatment, but symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting can cause severe dehydration. The treatment for mild foodborne illness is typically rest and drinking plenty of fluids in order to avoid dehydration. In rare and severe cases, listeria and salmonella may be treated with antibiotics. It's also important to keep an eye on your symptoms, notes Parsonnet. A fever greater than 102°F, bloody diarrhea or diarrhea with mucus, bad abdominal cramps, weakness or confusion, and symptoms that don't improve within 48 hours warrant reaching out to a health care provider.
