Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 4, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- MG Foods
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 2 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
- MG Foods
- Product type
- Meatball Sub Sandwich
- Model numbers
- Fresh Thru 10-15-25, Fresh Thru 10/16/2025, Fresh Thru10/20/2025
- Sizes
- 8.9 oz
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- TX, LA
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 4, 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
Mozzarella Cheese ingredient potential to be contaminated with metal shavings.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact MG FOODS, INC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
About This Product
The Jumbo Meat Ball Sub is a ready-to-eat sandwich featuring meatballs and mozzarella cheese. It is packaged in clear plastic and sold in limited regional distribution.
Why This Is Dangerous
Metal shavings in mozzarella cheese can cause mouth injuries or internal harm if ingested. Consumers should avoid consuming the product once identified.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers in TX and LA who purchased the affected units should not consume the product. The recall could require refunds or replacements and may cause temporary inconvenience.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check product name and packaging: Jumbo Meat Ball Sub in 8.9 oz net weight
- Confirm packaging: clear plastic with white sticker label
- Verify distribution: TX and LA
Where to find product info
Recall notice and product identifiers are listed on the FDA enforcement page and MG Foods communications
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed within 4-8 weeks after eligibility confirmation
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts with MG Foods
- File a complaint with the appropriate consumer protection agency if MG Foods does not respond within a reasonable timeframe
How to prevent similar issues
- Check batch codes before purchasing ready-to-eat subs
- Buy from reputable retailers with recall notices clearly posted
- Monitor product packaging for date codes and labeling
- Ask for safer alternatives if you have concerns about deli products
Documentation advice
Keep the product, packaging, recall notice, and all emails or messages with MG Foods regarding refunds or replacements
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Product Details
Net weight: 8.9 oz. Product Code: Fresh Thru 10-15-25, 10/16/2025, 10/20/2025. Packaging: Clear plastic with white sticker label. Distribution: TX, LA. Quantity: 117 units. Brand: MG Foods. Models: Fresh Thru 10-15-25; Fresh Thru 10/16/2025; Fresh Thru10/20/2025.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Mozzarella cheese contamination risk
- Distributed to TX, LA
- Remedy: Refund or replacement via MG Foods email
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