Recall Update: Made Fresh Salads & Northside Ready-to-Eat Deli Salads and Cream Cheese — Possible Listeria (What to Check Now)
Check your refrigerator now: FDA is warning that Made Fresh Salads, Inc. is recalling refrigerated ready-to-eat deli-style salads and cream cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed in parts of New York City. No illnesses have been reported to date, but shoppers should stop eating the affected items and return them for a full refund.
This is a “right now” recall update—your safest next step is to quickly scan the labels in your fridge.
Quick recall summary
- What’s being recalled? Refrigerated ready-to-eat deli-style salads and cream cheese.
- Brand/company names to look for: Products labeled Made Fresh Salads and Northside.
- Why? Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Where it was distributed: Parts of New York City (per FDA notice).
- Illnesses reported: None reported to date (per FDA).
- What to do: Stop eating the affected items and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What shoppers should check at home
In your fridge, look for Made Fresh Salads or Northside ready-to-eat deli-style salads and cream cheese. Then compare what you have to the specific products/varieties named in the FDA recall notice.
Important: Stick to the exact varieties listed by FDA. If you’re unsure whether your item matches, treat it as “needs confirmation” and check the FDA notice before eating.
What to do right now (action steps)
- Don’t taste it. If your product appears to match the recalled varieties, stop eating it.
- Return it for a refund. FDA instructs consumers to return the affected item to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- If it’s still in the package: Keep it as-is for return.
- If you threw away the receipt: Still consider returning the product—FDA’s consumer remedy is based on returning the recalled items; keep any label or container information you can.
If you already opened it or served it
If the recalled item has already been opened, served, or handled in your kitchen, handle it as contaminated—don’t taste-test or “see if it’s okay.” Use calm, practical cleanup steps:
- Do not serve more from the opened container.
- Discard the recalled food (or follow retailer instructions for return, as applicable).
- Sanitize surfaces that touched the salad or cream cheese (cutting boards, countertops, serving utensils, lids, and any containers used to scoop or pour).
- Wash hands well with soap and warm water after handling the recalled items or cleanup.
These steps follow general food-recall handling guidance from FoodSafety.gov, which emphasizes not eating recalled products and cleaning up contact surfaces.
Where to verify the exact list
For the complete list of specific salad and cream cheese varieties included in this FDA recall, check the FDA recall notice for Made Fresh Salads, Inc. (the notice includes the product identification details you need to compare to your fridge).
Bottom line
If you see Made Fresh Salads or Northside ready-to-eat deli-style salads or cream cheese in your refrigerator, verify it against the FDA list. If it matches, stop eating and return for a full refund. If you already opened or served it, don’t taste it and focus on proper cleanup of any contact surfaces.
