Cream Cheese Recall Hits Highest FDA Alert Level in New York

Made Fresh Salads, Inc. cream cheese in numerous flavors may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:58am

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The FDA has issued a Class I recall for cream cheese products produced by Made Fresh Salads, Inc. that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected cream cheese was distributed only in New York, specifically in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and New York City. Consumers are urged to not consume the product and instead return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Why it matters

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in those with weakened immune systems, young children, the elderly, and pregnant women. This recall is considered the FDA's highest alert level, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The details

The affected cream cheese was distributed in five-pound white plastic tubs to retail stores and distributors with expiration dates through February 27, 2026. The recalled cream cheese affected the following flavors: Apple Cinnamon, Caramel Apple, Blueberry, Garlic & Herb, Jalapeño, Jalapeño Cheddar, Lox, Scallion, Strawberry, Sundried Tomato, Vegetable, Walnut Raisin, Whipped, and Tofu Whipped. The issue was discovered through a routine sampling program conducted by the production company, which found that part of the mixer used to produce the product was contaminated with Listeria.

  • The affected cream cheese has expiration dates through February 27, 2026.

The players

Made Fresh Salads, Inc.

The production company that issued the recall for its cream cheese products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which issued the Class I recall for the affected cream cheese products.

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What’s next

Consumers who have purchased the affected cream cheese are urged to return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

The takeaway

This high-level recall highlights the importance of food safety and the need for vigilance when it comes to potential Listeria contamination, which can have serious health consequences, especially for vulnerable populations.