A listeria outbreak linked to products from Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has hospitalized at least 10 individuals in California and Nevada. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating the incident. Fresh & Ready Foods has voluntarily recalled over 80 ready-to-eat products, including snack boxes, sandwiches, and pastas, with best-by dates ranging from April 22 to May 19. These products were distributed under various brand names across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington, reaching locations such as hospitals, hotels, and airports. The investigation was reopened in April 2025 after FDA inspectors found listeria in environmental samples during a routine inspection. Using whole genome sequencing, the agencies matched the strain found at Fresh & Ready Foods with the outbreak causing illnesses. The company has taken corrective actions to ensure ongoing food safety. Symptoms of listeriosis can appear up to 10 weeks after consuming contaminated food, and at-risk groups are advised to seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
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