Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 13, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Fresh & Ready Foods
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Fresh & Ready Foods
- Product type
- Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches
- Model numbers
- 125214, 125216, 125217, 125218, 125219
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- CA
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 13, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
September 24, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
undeclared allergen (Wheat) on ready to eat sandwiches.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Fresh & Ready Foods LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
About This Product
Chili Crunch Market Mezze is a refrigerated ready-to-eat sandwich produced by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC for distribution to corporate locations. The product is labeled to keep refrigerated.
Why This Is Dangerous
The product contains wheat not declared on the label. For wheat-allergic individuals, exposure can trigger serious or life-threatening reactions.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern within the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Consumers with wheat allergies risk severe reactions. The recall covers 233 units distributed to 15 California locations, with no reported injuries in the notice.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check Best By date range: 8/8/25 through 8/13/25.
- Verify product name and refrigeration requirement on label.
- If match, do not consume and follow recall steps.
Where to find product info
FDA recall enforcement page: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=H-0615-2025
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed within 4-6 weeks after verification.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a consumer complaint with the CPSC if the company is unresponsive.
- Document all communications with the company and the recall notice.
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check allergen labeling for wheat and other common allergens.
- If you have wheat allergy, be cautious with refrigerated sandwiches from all brands.
- Ask retailers for allergen information and recall status before purchase.
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, packaging photos showing lot numbers and Best By dates, receipts, and any correspondence with the company.
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Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Best By dates: 8/8/25–8/13/25
- Net weight: 14.5 oz
- Undeclared wheat allergen
- Distribution: 15 California locations (private corporate) in California
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