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
- PREGNANT, ELDERLY, 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
- Made Fresh Salads
- Product type
- Cream Cheese (5 lb tub)
- 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 five-pound tubs is used as spread or dip in commercial and consumer kitchens. Made Fresh Salads supplies ready-to-eat dairy products. This recall concerns a single product line.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Confirm brand name Made Fresh Salads and Scallion Cream Cheese
- Verify tub size is 5 lb
- Check expiration date: any dates through 2/27/2026 are affected
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page for H-0562-2026 and recall notices from Made Fresh Salads
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements offered per company policy; processing may take several weeks
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the FDA or consumer protection agency if the company is unresponsive
- Document all communications and keep the product packaging as evidence
How to prevent similar issues
- When buying dairy, verify recall status and expiration dates
- Prefer smaller package sizes to limit waste if a recall occurs
- Follow official recalls and avoid questionable lots in the future
Documentation advice
Keep recall notice, receipts, photos of packaging, and note dates of contact with the company
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Product Details
Brand: Made Fresh Salads Product: Scallion Cream Cheese Size: 5 lb tub Form: White plastic tub Sold in: New York Quantity: 557 tubs Expiration dates: through 2/27/2026 Sold by: Unknown Remedy: Refund or replacement via telephone per recall notice
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Scallion Cream Cheese
- New York distribution
- FDA recall H-0562-2026
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