The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0068-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Chicken salad recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Fresh Ideation Food Group recalls InReach chicken salad singles due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 11 states and sold during late January 2023.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This product is subject to FDA Class I classification, the most serious category indicating reasonable probability that use could cause serious adverse health consequences. Although no illnesses have been reported, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Ideation Food Group, LLC (dba Fresh Creative Cuisine), based in Baltimore, Maryland, is recalling InReach brand chicken salad, sold in 5.5-ounce single-serving containers. The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause illness, particularly in vulnerable populations including pregnant women, young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

The recalled product was distributed to the following states: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, District of Columbia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The product was sold between January 24, 2023 and January 30, 2023. The UPC code is 813141022004. A total of 124 units were recalled.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Contact a healthcare provider if you experience symptoms of listeriosis, including fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

The recalled product

Product
InReach, Chicken Salad Kaiser, Net Wt.5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
Manufacturer
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Hazard
  • listeria

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC Code : 813141022004

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • MA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • VA