2 min read- A Class I recall has been issued for Made Fresh Salads, Inc. cream cheese in numerous flavors.
- The affected cream cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Consumers are urged to not consume the product and instead return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Your morning bagel order might be going from extra schmear to naked thanks to a recent recall. The FDA just issued a Class I recall for cream cheese in assorted flavors produced by Made Fresh Salads, Inc. The cream cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, young children, the elderly, and pregnant women.
The affected cream cheese was distributed only in New York, specifically in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and New York City. The issue was discovered through a routine sampling program conducted by the production company, which found that part of the mixer used to produce the product was contaminated with Listeria. The company has subsequently halted production using the mixer and removed it from service.
The affected cream cheese was distributed in five-pound white plastic tubs to retail stores and distributors with expiration dates through February 27, 2026. However, it’s possible these could still be lurking in freezers.
The recalled cream cheese affected the following flavors: Apple Cinnamon, Caramel Apple, Blueberry, Garlic & Herb, Jalapeño, Jalapeño Cheddar, Lox, Scallion, Strawberry, Sundried Tomato, Vegetable, Walnut Raisin, Whipped, and Tofu Whipped.
No illnesses have been reported to date, but any consumers who have purchased Made Fresh Salads cream cheese are urged to return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.