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
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
- Vegetable 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
Vegetable Cream Cheese is a plant-based or vegetable-based spread used as a substitute for traditional dairy cream cheese. It is sold in bulk packaging for commercial kitchens and households.
Why This Is Dangerous
Listeria contamination can lead to severe infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. Do not eat affected product.
Industry Context
This recall is not presented as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may waste money and face health risk if contaminated product is consumed. Immediate action required to prevent illness.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check packaging for Made Fresh Salads Vegetable Cream Cheese 5 lb tub
- Look for expiration dates through 02/27/2026
- Confirm lot or date code on the tub label
- Discontinue use if dates are within the affected range
Where to find product info
FDA recall notice H-0565-2026 and Made Fresh Salads Inc contact details (recall notice)
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are provided by the company, typically within several weeks; exact timelines not stated
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts with the company
- File a consumer complaint with FDA if needed
- Consider seeking legal advice if the company does not respond
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy only from reputable retailers and check packaging for date codes
- When purchasing dairy or dairy-like products, verify expiration dates
- If recalls occur, follow manufacturer recall instructions and discard affected products
Documentation advice
Save recall notice, take photos of packaging and date codes, retain purchase receipts if available
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Product Details
Brand: Made Fresh Salads. Product: Vegetable Cream Cheese, 5 lb tub. Model/date code: All expiration dates through 02/27/2026. Sold/distributed: New York. Quantity: 557 tubs. Price: Not disclosed.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 557 total 5-lb tubs recalled
- Expiration dates through 02/27/2026 affected
- Manufactured by Made Fresh Salads Inc
- FDA enforcement H-0565-2026 referenced
- Distribution limited to New York
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