Urgent Recall of Fresh & Ready Foods Products Due too undeclared Allergens
San Fernando, California – Fresh & Ready Foods has initiated a recall of several ready-to-eat products due to the presence of undeclared milk and wheat, posing a meaningful health risk to individuals with allergies to these ingredients. The initial voluntary withdrawal on August 13th escalated to a “Class I” warning from the Food and Drug Management (FDA) on September 16th.
A Class I recall signifies a “reasonable probability that the use or exposure to the violation product causes serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the FDA. This high-severity classification underscores the danger,as milk and wheat are two of the nine most common food allergens in the United States.
Federal regulations,enforced by the FDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the Department of Agriculture,mandate the complete and accurate listing of all ingredients on food labels. This facts is crucial for the growing number of Americans affected by food allergies. Currently, 33 million Americans live with at least one food allergy, including 6.2 million with milk allergies and 2.4 million with wheat allergies, according to the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) institution.
Allergic reactions can range from mild symptoms like hives or lip swelling to life-threatening complications such as anaphylaxis, a severe reaction that can cause fatal respiratory distress. therefore, the failure to declare these common allergens on product labeling is a serious violation with potentially severe consequences.
Affected Products & Distribution:
The recalled products where distributed to 15 corporate-owned locations in California. Consumers should check their purchases against the following details:
* Spanish Club Ciabatta: 10.5 oz, UPC 6 82906 90933 7. Lot numbers: 125214, 125216, 125217, 125218, 125219. Expiration dates: 8/8/25, 8/10/25, 11/11/25, 12/12/25, 8/13/25.
* Tuscan Artichoke and Mozzarella Salad: 8.5 oz, UPC 6 82906 90935 1. Lot numbers and expiration dates are identical to the Spanish Club Ciabatta.
* Little Lunch Box: 14.5 oz, no UPC. Lot numbers and expiration dates are identical to the Spanish Club Ciabatta.
* Chili Crunch Market Mezze: 14.5 oz, no UPC. Lot numbers and expiration dates are identical to the Spanish Club Ciabatta.
A total of 233 units of these products have been removed from the market.
Current Status & Consumer Advice:
As of September 19th, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. The FDA continues to rigorously monitor compliance with labeling regulations to protect the health of millions of Americans with food allergies.
The recall is ongoing, and consumers with milk or wheat allergies are strongly advised to review the details of any recently purchased products to determine if they are affected.
