Renton residents should be aware that Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has issued a voluntary recall of 2,414 Fresh To You Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to Fox 13 Seattle. The recall impacts products that were manufactured at the company’s Renton facility and distributed throughout Washington and Oregon between Oct. 25 and Nov. 4.
The recalled sandwiches were placed in employee break rooms, refrigerated vending machines, and various cafés. Each package is labeled “Fresh to You Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich,” weighs 4.6 oz, and is wrapped in clear plastic film. The products carry the expiration range “Fresh Thru: 11/07‑11/19,” SKU 3100048, and UPC 8 405493 0168 4.
The contamination concern stems from a separate recall by CH Guenther & Son, which involved certain biscuit products that may have been used in the sandwich’s biscuit component. While no illnesses have been linked to the recalled sandwiches so far, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Consumers who purchased the affected sandwiches are urged not to eat them and to discard any remaining packages immediately. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that no other Fresh To You or Fresh & Ready Foods items are affected by this recall.
Because the recall notice does not specify the exact businesses or locations where the sandwiches were distributed, residents should check any recent purchases from workplace cafeterias, vending machines, or local cafés that may have sourced the product from the Renton facility. If anyone experiences symptoms consistent with listeria infection after consuming the product, they should seek medical attention promptly and report the case to local health authorities.
What’s next: The FDA will continue to monitor the situation and may issue further guidance if new information emerges. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official FDA communications and local news outlets. For additional details or to report a concern, individuals can contact the FDA’s consumer hotline or visit the agency’s website.
Sources: fox13seattle.com
