HIGH

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.

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

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

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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 lot numbers on packaging: 125214, 125216, 125217, 125218, 125219.
  2. Check Best By date range: 8/8/25 through 8/13/25.
  3. Verify product name and refrigeration requirement on label.
  4. 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.

Product Details

Lots: 125214, 125216, 125217, 125218, 125219. Best By dates: 8/8/25, 8/10/25, 8/11/25, 8/12/25, 8/13/25. Net weight: 14.5 oz. UPC: Not provided. Manufactured by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC, San Fernando, CA 91340. Distribution: 15 locations in California, limited private corporate locations.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 233 units recalled
  • Lots: 125214, 125216, 125217, 125218, 125219
  • 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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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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