Made Fresh Salads Recalls Made Fresh Salads brand Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese; 5 lb | FDA Food Safety Alert 2026

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Uh Oh, That Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Might Be Risky

You just came back from the store and you're prepping a tasty snack with some apple cinnamon cream cheese. Maybe you're spreading it on a bagel, or dipping apples into it. Nobody wants to find out their delicious treat poses a health risk. Here's what you need to know about a recent product recall in the United States affecting some apple cinnamon cream cheese products.

Made Fresh Salads Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Recall: The Details

Made Fresh Salads Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for its Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall impacts U.S. consumers who purchased this particular product. This is a Class I recall, which means the FDA considers this a serious health risk.

The recalled product is the Made Fresh Salads brand Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese, sold in 5 lb white plastic tubs. The potentially affected tubs might be in your refrigerator if you recently purchased this product in New York. This isn't a nationwide recall, but it's essential for American shoppers, especially in New York, to be aware of this situation.

What’s the Risk? Listeria Explained

Listeria monocytogenes is a nasty bacterium that can cause a serious infection called listeriosis. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. Listeriosis can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. If you think you might have listeriosis, contact your doctor immediately.

Which Products Are Affected? Check Your Fridge!

This recall specifically affects Made Fresh Salads brand Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese, specifically in 5 lb tubs. Here's how to identify the recalled product:

• Product: Made Fresh Salads Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese
• Packaging: 5 lb white plastic tub
• Expiration Dates: All expiration dates through 2/27/2026.
• Distribution: New York
• Units Affected: 557 tubs total

Be sure to check your refrigerator and any freezers where you might have stored this cream cheese. If you have any of the recalled products, don't eat it! Keep reading to find out what to do. While this recall doesn't mention major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, or Costco, it's still important for all American people to be aware of product recalls.

What You Should Do

If you have purchased the Made Fresh Salads Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese with any expiration date through 2/27/2026, here’s what you should do to protect your health:

1. Do not consume the product. Even if it looks and smells fine, don't risk it.
2. Check Your Refrigerator: Sanitize your refrigerator where the product was stored. Listeria can survive in refrigerators and spread to other foods.
3. Return the product. Take the recalled Made Fresh Salads Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese back to the store where you bought it.
4. Get a full refund. You are entitled to a full refund for the product.
5. Contact your doctor: If you have consumed the recalled cream cheese and are experiencing symptoms of listeriosis, such as fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

This recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For the official notice and complete details, visit www.fda.gov.