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By Amanda Greenwood
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The recall of multiple types of cream cheese, manufactured and sold by Made Fresh Salads Inc—initially recalled on February 19—has been updated.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued it with its most serious risk classification—Class I—on March 11, according to the official FDA enforcement notices.
The Recalled Cream Cheese Products
Made Fresh Salads, Inc. recalled multiple flavors of its cream cheese products after internal testing found possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the FDA announcement, published on February 20.
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The recalled products were sold in 5‑pound white plastic tubs under the Made Fresh Salads label, with expiration dates through February 27, 2026.
The cream cheese was distributed by direct delivery to retail stores and distributors in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and the New York City area.
The recall affected multiple flavors, including:
- Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese
- Caramel Apple Cream Cheese
- Blueberry Cream Cheese
- Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese
- Jalapeno Cream Cheese
- Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese
- Lox Cream Cheese
- Scallion Cream Cheese
- Strawberry Cream Cheese
- Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese
- Vegetable Cream Cheese
- Walnut Raisin Cream Cheese
- Whipped Cream Cheese
- Tofu Whipped
According to the FDA, at the time of publishing, no illnesses have been reported.
The company said the issue was traced back to a contaminated part of a mixer that was used during production, which has since been removed from service.
The FDA's Risk Classification Level
The FDA uses three risk classification levels to describe and communicate how serious a recalled product’s potential health risk is. These are usually applied after a recall begins, based on the agency’s health hazard assessment
The FDA has issued this recall with a Class I level of risk, which is its highest level. This means it believes that there is “a reasonable probability” that consumption of the product will “cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
While the FDA states that for healthy people, Listeria can cause short-term symptoms such as fever, headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, for those in vulnerable groups—which include young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems—it can cause fatal infections, and also result in miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women.
What Should Consumers Do
Consumers who have bought any of the cream cheese products listed above are advised not to eat them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The FDA notice directs consumers with any questions to contact Made Fresh Salads Inc. at 1-718-765-0082 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
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