The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0158-2024·Announced 2023-03-22

Quick & Fresh Hard Boiled Eggs & Crackers Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Quick & Fresh Hard Boiled Eggs & Crackers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 11 states and sold between January 24–30, 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 is an FDA Class I recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. FDA Class I recalls indicate a serious risk of adverse health consequences or death. Although no illnesses are reported in the source text, the agency classification and pathogen type establish a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Creative Cuisine is recalling Quick & Fresh Hard Boiled Eggs & Crackers, a 2.9 ounce single-serving product (UPC 813141023537). The recall was initiated on February 3, 2023.

The recalled products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness or death, particularly in vulnerable populations including pregnant women, young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Products were sold from January 24 through January 30, 2023.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Affected packages should be discarded immediately or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about potential exposure should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Quick & Fresh, Hard Boiled Eggs & Crackers, Net . Wt. 2.9 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 : 813141023537

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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