Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- February 19, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Made Fresh Salads
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 1 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
- Made Fresh Salads
- Product type
- Cream Cheese
- Model numbers
- All expiration dates through 2/27/2026.
- Sizes
- 5 lb
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- NY
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
February 19, 2026
Reported by FDA FOOD
March 18, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Made Fresh Salads Inc for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Telephone
About This Product
Cream cheese sold in 5 lb white plastic tubs is used as a spread or ingredient in recipes and on bagels. Made Fresh Salads sells this product in New York. The recall involves Apple Cinnamon flavor.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers who purchased this product should avoid consuming it and contact the company for refunds or replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check labeling for Made Fresh Salads Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese 5 lb tub
- Verify expiration dates through 2/27/2026
- Do not consume if recall criteria match
- Contact Made Fresh Salads Inc by telephone for refund or replacement information
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page linked in recall notice; label on product shows expiration date and 5 lb size
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed within 4-6 weeks after submission
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to FDA recall contact or state consumer protection office; file complaint with FDA if company is unresponsive.
- Keep records of all communications.
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy from reputable retailers; check recall status before purchasing; verify packaging and dates; store dairy products properly after purchase.
- Be mindful of dairy product packaging changes.
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, recall notices, and all correspondence; take photos of product label and date codes.
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Product Details
Brand: Made Fresh Salads. Product: Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese; 5 lb tub. Model numbers: All expiration dates through 2/27/2026. Sold at: Distribution in New York. When sold: Unknown. Price: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- All expiration dates through 2/27/2026
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