The company is cooperating with food safety authorities to ensure the safety of their products and protect consumers.

Although no illnesses have been directly linked to the recalled items, Fresh & Ready Foods issued the recall as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety.

In response to the outbreak, Fresh & Ready Foods has implemented corrective actions, including the removal of equipment, to comply with FDA guidelines.

The recalled products include snack boxes, sandwiches, and pastas, with best-by dates ranging from late April to mid-May 2025.

A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products from Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has resulted in at least 10 hospitalizations in California and Nevada.

The recall was prompted after federal investigators found listeria on factory equipment during a routine inspection.

Testing of sick patients revealed that samples were collected between late 2023 and September 2024, indicating a prolonged investigation period.

As of May 11, 2025, Fresh & Ready Foods has not publicly commented on the situation, despite media inquiries.

The FDA is currently investigating the outbreak, which was initially identified last year but reopened in April 2025 after listeria was detected in samples from the company that matched the outbreak strain.

Symptoms of listeria infection can range from mild to severe, including fever, muscle aches, nausea, and in serious cases, confusion and convulsions, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.

Listeria is a resilient bacteria that thrives in moist environments and can survive refrigeration, making it a significant concern in food processing.

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