Made Fresh Salads Cream Cheese & Tofu Spread Recall: FDA Warns of Listeria Contamination
Made Fresh Salads, Inc. has voluntarily recalled all cream cheese and tofu spread flavors sold in 5-lb tubs because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. If your tub lists an expiration date through February 27, 2026, do not eat it—return it for a full refund.
Why Is Made Fresh Salads Cream Cheese Being Recalled?
During routine environmental sampling, the company detected Listeria monocytogenes on a production mixer. While no illnesses have been reported, Listeria infection can cause serious or even fatal complications for young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with weakened immune systems.
Recalled Cream Cheese & Tofu Flavors
Every 5-lb white plastic tub bearing the “Made Fresh Salads” label and an expiration date through 2/27/26 (printed in the bottom-left corner of the front label) is part of the recall:
- Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese
- Caramel Apple Cream Cheese
- Blueberry Cream Cheese
- Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese
- Jalapeño Cream Cheese
- Jalapeño Cheddar Cream Cheese
- Lox Cream Cheese
- Scallion Cream Cheese
- Strawberry Cream Cheese
- Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese
- Vegetable Cream Cheese
- Walnut Raisin Cream Cheese
- Whipped Cream Cheese
- Tofu Whipped Spread
Where Were the Recalled Tubs Distributed?
The affected tubs were delivered directly to retail stores and food-service distributors in the New York City metropolitan area, including Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
What Should You Do With Recalled Made Fresh Salads Tubs?
- Check your refrigerator: Look for any 5-lb Made Fresh Salads tubs with expiration dates through 2/27/26.
- Do NOT consume. Listeria can grow without visible signs of spoilage.
- Return or discard: Bring the product back to the retailer for a full refund, or seal it in a bag and discard it safely.
- Contact the company: Call Made Fresh Salads, Inc. at 1-718-765-0082 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET) with questions.
- Monitor your health: Seek medical care if you develop high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea after eating the recalled items.
How Has Made Fresh Salads Responded?
The production line that used the contaminated mixer has been shut down, and the equipment is undergoing a full sanitation review before operations resume.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which expiration dates are included in the Made Fresh Salads recall?
All Made Fresh Salads cream cheese and tofu spread tubs with expiration dates through February 27, 2026 are included.
2. I already ate Made Fresh Salads cream cheese—what Listeria symptoms should I watch for?
Monitor for high fever, severe headache, muscle stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Contact your healthcare provider if symptoms develop.
3. How do I get a refund for the recalled Made Fresh Salads tubs?
Return the recalled tub to the original store; the retailer will issue a full refund per the company’s recall policy.
4. Are any other Made Fresh Salads products affected by this Listeria recall?
No. Only the cream cheese and tofu spread flavors listed above, sold in 5-lb tubs, are under recall.
5. Have any illnesses been linked to the Made Fresh Salads recall?
No illnesses have been reported as of the FDA publication date.
6. Can I keep Made Fresh Salads cream cheese if I freeze it?
No. Freezing does not destroy Listeria monocytogenes; the product should be returned or discarded even if frozen.
7. Will Made Fresh Salads cream cheese return to shelves after the recall?
The company aims to resume distribution once all equipment passes sanitary inspection and the FDA approves corrective actions.