Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Reser's Fine Foods
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, ELDERLY
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
- Reser's Fine Foods
- Product type
- Salad Kit
- Model numbers
- Item #404284, Use by Dates: 10/10/25, 10/17/25, 10/23/25, 10/29/25
- Sizes
- 13 lbs Net Weight
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 26, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Salad Kits are recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
The product is a refrigerated salad kit from Reser's Fine Foods. It is distributed under the Fresh Creative Foods label. The kit includes a 2/3-lb sealed bag of penne and is not sold directly to consumers.
Why This Is Dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat salad kits can cause fever, muscle aches, and serious infections in high-risk groups. The risk warrants immediate action by stopping consumption and returning the product.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Perishable salad kits with potential Listeria contamination pose a serious illness risk to vulnerable groups. The recall covers thousands of cases across multiple states, with refunds or replacements available.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check item number 404284 on the packaging
- If matched, do not consume and discard securely
Where to find product info
FDA recall page H-0091-2026 and Reser's Fine Foods consumer notices; product labels on packaging show item number and use-by dates
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take 4-6 weeks after verification of purchase
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts with Reser's Fine Foods
- Escalate to FDA recall line or your state health department if the company is unresponsive
- Consider filing a consumer complaint with FDA if no remedy is offered
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy perishable items only from reputable retailers
- Check labels for item numbers and use-by dates before purchase
- Store perishable foods at proper refrigeration temperatures
- Watch for recall notices on FDA and brand websites
Documentation advice
Keep purchase receipts, take photos of the product label, log dates and communications with the company
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Product Details
Item number 404284. Use-by dates: 10/10/25, 10/17/25, 10/23/25, 10/29/25. UPC: 13454 37904. Net weight: 13 lbs. Perishable Refrigerated product. Distributed to AZ, CA, CO, UT, WA, TX, FL, GA, IN, MD, MO, OR, PA.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 4,770 total cases recalled
- 13-state distribution: AZ, CA, CO, UT, WA, TX, FL, GA, IN, MD, MO, OR, PA
- Not sold directly to consumers
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