Overview

• Federal regulators confirmed the outbreak strain using whole genome sequencing, linking it to Fresh & Ready Foods' facility in San Fernando, California.
• Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has voluntarily recalled over 80 ready-to-eat items, including sandwiches, pastas, and snack boxes, under multiple brand names.
• The recalled products were distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington, reaching locations like hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, airports, and airlines.
• Six of the 10 hospitalized individuals had been served contaminated food in health care facilities before falling ill.
• Consumers are advised to discard affected products, sanitize surfaces, and monitor for symptoms, especially those at higher risk such as pregnant individuals and immunocompromised people.