CLASS I Food recall · Reported 16 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fresh Grab Turkey No Cheese recalled by Lipari Foods Operating Company
Lipari Foods Operating is recalling Fresh Grab Turkey No Cheese, refrigerated wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 11 Sep 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-0044-2020
- FDA event ID
- 83778
- Recalling firm
- Lipari Foods Operating, Warren, MI
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Sep 2019
- FDA classified
- 16 Oct 2019
- Reported
- 16 Oct 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 11 Sep 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Oct 2019 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 16 Oct 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for 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 Grab brand Turkey No Cheese, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002100
Where it was distributed
FL IL IN KY MD MI OH PA TN WI WV
FloridaIllinoisKentuckyMarylandMichiganPennsylvaniaTennesseeWisconsinWest Virginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Enjoy By: 09/05/19 and Lot number 13201908
Where was it sold?
FL IL IN KY MD MI OH PA TN WI WV
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
5 other products · FDA event 83778This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Fresh Grab Ham & Cheese, refrigerated wheat bread wedge cut sandwich recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Fresh Grab Ham & Cheese, refrigerated wheat bread wedge cut sandwich recalled | Lipari Foods Operating | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Premo and Fresh Grab brands Egg Salad recalledPremo | Lipari Foods Operating | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Premo and Fresh Grab brands Chicken Salad recalledPremo | Lipari Foods Operating | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Premo and Fresh Grab brands Tuna Salad recalledPremo | Lipari Foods Operating | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Premo Bologna & Cheese Wedge, refrigerated wedge cut sandwich recalledPremo Bologna | Lipari Foods Operating | Listeria | 9 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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