CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Fit & Active Southwest Veggie Stuffed Sandwiches recalled

J&J Snack Foods Handheld is recalling Fit & Active Southwest Veggie Stuffed Sandwiches, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesProduction dates of Julian code: 20027230003106:15 BEST BY FEB 09 2019 and Julian code: 20027235003115:13 BEST BY FEB 14 2019.
Quantity recalled1,396 cases/8/9 ounce boxes

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0373-2019
FDA event ID
81432
Recalling firm
J&J Snack Foods Handheld, Holly Ridge, NC
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
29 Oct 2018
FDA classified
6 Nov 2018
Reported
14 Nov 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Listeria
Product category
Ready Meals

Timeline

29 Oct 2018Recall initiated by company
6 Nov 2018Classified by FDA+8 days
14 Nov 2018Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by their supplier that the vegetables used in the product were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Fit & Active Southwest Veggie Stuffed Sandwiches NET WT 9 oz (255 g) KEEP FROZEN Distributed by ALDI Inc. Batavia, IL 60510 UPC 0 41498 15117 1

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to the following states: CT, FL, GA, MD, NY, OH & PA.

ConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaMarylandNew YorkOhioPennsylvania

Stores named: Aldi

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The firm was notified by their supplier that the vegetables used in the product were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Production dates of Julian code: 20027230003106:15 BEST BY FEB 09 2019 and Julian code: 20027235003115:13 BEST BY FEB 14 2019.

Where was it sold?

Product was shipped to the following states: CT, FL, GA, MD, NY, OH & PA.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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