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, INFANTS
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 (Jalapeno) in 5 lb tub
- Model numbers
- All expiration dates through 2/27/2026.
- Colors
- White
- 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
This recall involves a 5-lb tub of Jalapeno Cream Cheese from the Made Fresh Salads brand. It is used as a spread or an ingredient in prepared foods and at-home meals.
Why This Is Dangerous
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen that can cause serious illness. Consumers should not consume affected product.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers who possess the product should discard it or avoid consumption. Affected products were distributed in New York and may affect households, restaurants, and caterers.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check for Made Fresh Salads Jalapeno Cream Cheese in a 5-lb white tub.
- Verify expiration dates on the container; all dates through 2/27/2026 are included.
- If in doubt, do not consume the product.
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page for recall H-0559-2026 linked in the notice.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are typically processed within 4-8 weeks, but the recall notice does not specify exact timing.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact the company.
- Consider filing a consumer complaint with FDA or your state health department if the company remains unresponsive.
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check expiration dates on dairy products before purchase and storage.
- Buy from reputable sources and verify recall notices for packaged foods.
- Keep records of purchase and recall communications for refunds or replacements.
Documentation advice
Keep product packaging, photos of the label and expiration date, purchase receipts, and any correspondence with the company.
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Product Details
Product: Jalapeno Cream Cheese, 5 lb white plastic tub. Brand: Made Fresh Salads. Sold at: Distribution in New York. When sold: Unknown. Price: Unknown. Model numbers: All expiration dates through 2/27/2026. Quantity: 557 tubs. Expiration dates: All expiration dates through 2/27/2026.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 5 lb white plastic tub
- Expiration dates through 2/27/2026
- Distributed in New York
- Recall date 2026-02-19; status ACTIVE
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