CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Mar 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Fresh Creative Foods recalled by RMJV

RMJV is recalling Fresh Creative Foods, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Mar 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesUPC: 10013454380922; Use by 3/25/2022,3/31/2022, 4/5/2022, 4/7/2022 UPC: 10013454380533; Use by 3/9/2022. 3/11/2022 Lot numbers: B1037814 B1037809 B1039363 B1039347 B1039333 B1037171 B1034391 B1038651 B1032905 B1032906 B1038651 B1038552 B1038650 B1032905 B1037171

Quantity recalledDirect kit: 465 cases; Salad kit: 330 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: F-0893-2022
FDA event ID: 89741
Recalling firm: RMJV, Vista, CA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 7 Mar 2022
FDA classified: 17 Mar 2022
Reported: 23 Mar 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

7 Mar 2022	Recall initiated by company
17 Mar 2022	Classified by FDA	+10 days
23 Mar 2022	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

During manufacturing pieces of hard clear plastic was found. Upon investigation the source was identified as ice purchased from supplier.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Fresh Creative Foods; BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD DIRECT KIT 2/5.15625 LB UPC: 10013454380922; Item # 404736 Perishable/ Keep Refrigerated Kit components: 2/3 lb. bags of Bowtie Pasta, 2/24 oz. bags of Sweet Basil Dressing, 2/8 oz. bags of diced sundried tomato, 2/2.5 bags of shredded parmesan Cheese, BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD KIT V 2/5.28125 LB UPC: 10013454380533 Item # 404637 Perishable/Keep refrigerated Kit Components: 2/3 lb. bags of Bowtie Pasta, 2/24 oz. bags of Sweet Basil Dressing, 2/8 oz. bags of diced sundried tomato, 2/2.5 bags of shredded parmesan Cheese, 1/4 oz. bag of product kit (each bag contains 2/20 kits) Distributed by: Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA

Where it was distributed

AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, NC, NV, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, WI

Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Fresh Creative Foods recalled?

Yes. RMJV recalled Fresh Creative Foods on 7 Mar 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0893-2022.

Why was it recalled?

During manufacturing pieces of hard clear plastic was found. Upon investigation the source was identified as ice purchased from supplier.

Which lots are affected?

UPC: 10013454380922; Use by 3/25/2022,3/31/2022, 4/5/2022, 4/7/2022 UPC: 10013454380533; Use by 3/9/2022. 3/11/2022 Lot numbers: B1037814 B1037809 B1039363 B1039347 B1039333 B1037171 B1034391 B1038651 B1032905 B1032906 B1038651 B1038552 B1038650 B1032905 B1037171

Where was it sold?

AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, NC, NV, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, WI

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 21 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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