November 9, 2026
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has issued a voluntary recall of more than 2,400 breakfast sandwiches distributed across Washington and Oregon following concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially dangerous bacterium responsible for serious foodborne infections.
According to an announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 8th, the Washington-based company recalled 2,414 Fresh To You Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches after learning that an ingredient used in the products was potentially contaminated.
The recall is connected to a separate action initiated by CH Guenther & Son involving certain biscuit products. Fresh & Ready Foods incorporated the affected biscuits into its breakfast sandwiches, prompting the company to remove the finished products from circulation as a precautionary measure.
The recalled sandwiches were manufactured at the company’s Renton, Washington, facility and distributed between October 25 and November 4, 2026. Distribution locations included employee break rooms, refrigerated vending machines, and cafeterias throughout Washington and Oregon.
Affected products are packaged in 4.6-ounce clear plastic wrapping under the Fresh To You brand. They carry SKU 3100048, UPC 8 405493 0168 4, and “Fresh Thru” dates ranging from November 7 through November 19, 2026.
The company emphasized that no other Fresh To You or Fresh & Ready Foods products are included in the recall. As of the announcement, no illnesses associated with the affected sandwiches had been reported.
Nevertheless, the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes raises significant public health concerns. Unlike many foodborne pathogens, Listeria can survive and multiply under refrigerated conditions, making contaminated ready-to-eat foods particularly concerning.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by the bacterium, can produce symptoms including fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, and headaches. Although otherwise healthy individuals may experience relatively mild symptoms, infections can become life-threatening among older adults, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Pregnant women face additional risks, as Listeria infections can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious illness in newborns.
The recall also underscores the importance of monitoring ingredient suppliers throughout the food production process. Even when contamination originates from a single ingredient, the potential consequences can extend to finished products distributed across multiple locations.
Consumers who purchased the recalled sandwiches are advised not to eat them and to discard any remaining products immediately. Those seeking additional information or a refund can contact Fresh & Ready Foods at 1-855-424-8390.
While no illnesses have been linked to this recall, the company’s precautionary action highlights the continuing importance of food safety oversight and timely recall notifications in preventing potentially serious foodborne illnesses.
Previous Listeria Outbreak Raises Additional Food Safety Concerns
The November 2026 recall is not the first time Fresh & Ready Foods has faced concerns involving Listeria monocytogenes. In 2025, the company was linked to a multistate Listeria outbreak that resulted in 10 hospitalizations and one death, raising questions about contamination prevention and food safety practices within the ready-to-eat food industry.
The earlier outbreak involved sandwiches and other ready-to-eat products manufactured at the company’s San Fernando, California, facility. Federal investigators identified Listeria contamination in environmental samples collected from the facility, with genetic testing connecting the bacteria to the strain responsible for illnesses. The findings prompted a recall of affected products and an investigation involving the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The two incidents are distinct. The 2025 outbreak involved products manufactured in California, while the November 2026 recall concerns breakfast sandwiches produced in Renton, Washington. Furthermore, the latest recall was initiated because of a potentially contaminated ingredient supplied by another manufacturer, rather than confirmed contamination originating within Fresh & Ready Foods’ production facility.
Nevertheless, the company’s involvement in two separate Listeria-related incidents highlights the challenges of maintaining food safety throughout complex supply chains. Contamination can occur during ingredient production, processing, packaging, or distribution, making supplier verification and preventive controls essential.
Although there is currently no evidence linking the two events, the earlier outbreak provides important context for understanding why precautionary recalls are necessary, even when no illnesses have been reported.
