Fresh & Ready Foods LLC of Renton, Washington, is recalling 2,414 units of its Fresh To You Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported so far, but consumers who bought the product are urged not to eat it and to throw away any remaining sandwiches right away.
Why the recall happened
The recall is tied to a separate action by CH Guenther & Son, which is pulling certain biscuit products that may be contaminated with Listeria. Fresh & Ready Foods used the affected biscuit as an ingredient only in the sandwich named in this notice. The company says no other Fresh To You or Fresh & Ready products, production dates, or products made at its other facilities are affected.
Where the sandwiches were sold
The sandwiches were produced at a Fresh & Ready facility in Renton and distributed in Oregon and Washington. They reached employee break rooms, refrigerated vending machines, and cafeterias between October 25 and November 4, 2026. Shoppers and workplace food managers in those areas should check any refrigerated stock against the product name.
Why Listeria is a concern even without symptoms
Food carrying Listeria monocytogenes often looks, smells, and tastes normal, so a clean appearance does not confirm safety. The infection can be serious and sometimes life-threatening. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness, and they can take up to 70 days to appear after exposure. Because these signs resemble other illnesses, a doctor needs specific laboratory tests to confirm a Listeria infection.
Who faces the highest risk
- Pregnant women, who may have only mild, flu-like symptoms but can face premature delivery, newborn infection, or stillbirth
- Older adults and young children
- People with weakened immune systems, including cancer patients
Anyone who ate the recalled sandwiches and develops symptoms should seek medical care promptly and mention the possible Listeria exposure. Those who ate the product should also watch for symptoms over the coming weeks.