Food Safety Incidents

Listeria Monocytogenes has been detected in Ready to eat sandwiches and snack items.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | May 31, 2025 10:00:00 PM

On May 11, 2025, a recall was initiated due to the detection of Listeria Monocytogenes in ready-to-eat sandwiches and snack items. This bio-contaminant poses a significant health risk, prompting the action to ensure consumer safety. The affected products include items containing old brown sugar.

The origin of this issue has been traced to several states, specifically Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a public notice regarding the recall, advising consumers to be aware of the potential contamination in these ready-to-eat food items.

Consumers are urged to check their purchases for any affected products and to stay informed about the latest updates from health authorities. The recall emphasizes the importance of food safety and the vigilance required to prevent the consumption of contaminated products.

  • Incident: Listeria Monocytogenes has been detected in Ready to eat sandwiches and snack items.
  • Date: 2025-05-11
  • Product: Old brown sugar
  • Market: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Origin of issue: Arizona California Nevada and Washington
  • Hazard: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Incident Category: Recall
  • Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
  • Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration