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Fresh & Ready Foods Recalls 233 Units of Chili Crunch Market Mezze for Wheat Allergen (2025)

Fresh & Ready Foods recalled 233 units of Chili Crunch Market Mezze sandwiches sold to California private corporate locations. The product contains undeclared wheat, creating a potential severe allergic reaction. Consumers should not consume the product and should contact Fresh & Ready Foods for refund or replacement.

Official notice

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA FOOD
Recall date
August 13, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

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

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 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.

  1. Recall announced

    August 13, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA FOOD

    September 24, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. 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

  1. Check Best By date range: 8/8/25 through 8/13/25.
  2. Verify product name and refrigeration requirement on label.
  3. 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

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
125214
125216
125217
125218
125219
Affected States
CA
Report Date
September 24, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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