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A listeria outbreak has led to the hospitalization of 10 people in California and Nevada, prompting a recall of several ready-to-eat food products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating the outbreak, which is linked to products made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC, based in San Fernando, California. The recalled items include sandwiches and snack items with "use by" dates from April 22 to May 19, 2025.
The affected products were distributed between April 18 and April 28, 2025, in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. They were sold at various locations, including hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, and airports. According to the FDA, the investigation was reopened in April 2025 after listeria was found in environmental samples collected during a routine inspection at Fresh & Ready Foods.
Symptoms of listeriosis can appear within two weeks of consuming contaminated food and range from mild, such as fever and muscle aches, to severe, including headache and confusion. The FDA advises anyone who has purchased the recalled products to avoid consuming them and to clean any surfaces they may have contacted. The CDC states that those most at risk include pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The FDA's investigation is ongoing, and consumers are urged to stay informed about further developments. Anyone experiencing symptoms of listeriosis should contact their healthcare provider immediately.