Full Breakdown
Made Fresh Salads Listeria Recall Affects New York City Deli Products
9/10/2026, 12:26:08 AM
Recall Overview
Made Fresh Salads Inc., a Bay Shore, New York manufacturer, announced on September 6, 2026 that it is voluntarily recalling all ready-to-eat deli-style salads and cream-cheese products sold under the Made Fresh Salads and Northside brands. The recall follows FDA environmental testing that detected *Listeria monocytogenes* in the company’s production facility. No illnesses have been linked to the recalled items.
Background & Context
The recalled foods are distributed by direct delivery to retailers and distributors throughout Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and other parts of New York City. Products are packaged in 5-pound and 30-pound white plastic tubs or half-size aluminum pans; some retailers may have repackaged bulk items into deli-style containers, resulting in varied labeling and coding. The FDA investigation was triggered after routine sampling identified the pathogen, prompting the company to halt production and distribution while the source is examined.
Scope of the Recall
- Total items: 68 ready-to-eat products, comprising 43 deli-style salads and 25 cream-cheese varieties.
- Examples: salads such as black bean & corn, crab, Latin coleslaw, and shrimp; cream-cheese flavors including apple cinnamon, blueberry, bacon scallion, and jalapeño.
- Expiration dates: printed on the bottom left of each label, ranging from September 3, 2026 through September 18, 2026.
Health Risks
The CDC notes that *Listeria monocytogenes* can cause listeriosis, a serious infection especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may appear up to two weeks after ingestion and can include fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscle aches, and, in invasive cases, miscarriage or premature delivery. Healthy adults often experience only short-term flu-like illness, but the infection can be fatal for high-risk groups.
Official Statements & Responses
- The FDA’s recall notice states that environmental sampling at the Made Fresh Salads facility found *Listeria monocytogenes* in several areas, leading to the immediate suspension of production and distribution.
- Made Fresh Salads Inc. urged consumers who purchased the affected products to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund and provided a contact line (718-765-0082, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern).
- The company confirmed that the recall includes items that may have been repackaged by retailers, advising shoppers to verify product type, brand and expiration range if the original label is missing.
What Consumers Should Do
- Do not consume any recalled salads or cream-cheese products.
- Return the items to the retailer for a full refund; if the original packaging is unavailable, match the product by brand, type and the September 3–September 18, 2026 date range.
- Monitor health for up to 70 days after consumption and seek medical attention if symptoms consistent with listeriosis develop, informing the provider of the possible exposure.
Ongoing Investigation and Next Steps
Production and distribution of the recalled foods remain halted while the FDA and Made Fresh Salads continue their investigation into the contamination source. No further recall expansions have been announced, and the agencies have not set a deadline for concluding the inquiry. Consumers are advised to stay alert for updates from the FDA or the company regarding additional safety measures.
