CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Fresh Creative Foods (FCF) recalled by Reser's Fine Foods

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Fresh Creative Foods (FCF), distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesUse by Dates: 10/10/25 10/17/25 10/23/25 10/29/25

Quantity recalledItem #404284 = 4770 cases

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: H-0091-2026
FDA event ID: 97713
Recalling firm: Reser's Fine Foods, Beaverton, OR
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 26 Sep 2025
FDA classified: 17 Oct 2025
Reported: 29 Oct 2025
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

26 Sep 2025	Recall initiated by company
17 Oct 2025	Classified by FDA	+21 days
29 Oct 2025	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Salad Kits are recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

Fresh Creative Foods (FCF) item #404284 Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit, UPC #13454 37904. Perishable/Refrigerated product. Net wt. 13lbs. This kit contains 2/3lbs. sealed bag of affected Penne Pasta and kit is not sold directly to consumers.

Where it was distributed

Item #404736 was distributed in AZ, CA, CO, UT, and WA. Item #404637 was distributed in AZ, CA, CO, and TX. Item #404284 was distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MD, MO, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Salad Kits are recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Use by Dates: 10/10/25 10/17/25 10/23/25 10/29/25

Where was it sold?

Item #404736 was distributed in AZ, CA, CO, UT, and WA. Item #404637 was distributed in AZ, CA, CO, and TX. Item #404284 was distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MD, MO, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA.

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 97713

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Fresh Creative Foods (FCF) recalled by Reser's Fine Foods.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Fresh Creative Foods (FCF) recalled by Reser's Fine Foods	Reser's Fine Foods	Listeria	13 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Fresh Creative Foods (FCF) recalled by Reser's Fine Foods	Reser's Fine Foods	Listeria	13 states

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