FDA food recall · September 2026
Is Made Fresh Salads recalled for Listeria?
Yes. Made Fresh Salads Inc. (Bay Shore, NY) recalled all ready-to-eat deli-style salads and cream cheese under the Made Fresh Salads and Northside brands for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination after environmental sampling of the facility. Expiration dates run September 3–18, 2026. FDA published the company announcement on September 6, 2026.
Affected product identifiers
- Brands: Made Fresh Salads; Northside
- Products: Ready-to-eat deli-style salads (potato, macaroni, coleslaw, pasta salads, seafood salads, quinoa/orzo salads, and related prepared items) plus cream cheese and tofu spreads — dozens of SKUs listed on the FDA notice
- Package sizes: Primarily 5 lb and 30 lb white plastic tubs; some half-size aluminum pans (e.g. 7 lb chocolate pudding, 6 lb vanilla pudding, 12-pc potato croquettes, 12-pc crab cakes)
- Expiration dates: September 3, 2026 through September 18, 2026 (printed on the bottom left of the label)
- Firm: Made Fresh Salads Inc. — Bay Shore, NY
- Hazard: Potential Listeria monocytogenes (facility environmental sampling)
- Distribution: Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and New York City via direct delivery to retail stores and distributors
- Illnesses: None reported as of the announcement
How to check your package
Match the brand (Made Fresh Salads or Northside), product name, and expiration date on the label. Retailers may have repacked product into deli-style containers with different coding — if you bought similar deli salads or cream cheese from NYC-area stores supplied by this firm, check with the retailer or compare against the full FDA product table. You can also search Made Fresh Salads or use the lot number recall checker, then confirm against the FDA announcement.
What to do
Do not eat recalled product. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Company consumer contact: (718) 765-0082 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm ET). Listeria can cause serious illness in pregnant people, young children, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system. This page is not medical advice.
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FAQ
Is Made Fresh Salads recalled?
Yes. Made Fresh Salads Inc. of Bay Shore, NY, recalled all ready-to-eat deli-style salads and cream cheese sold under the Made Fresh Salads and Northside labels because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The company announcement is dated September 6, 2026 (with a correction the same day to include cream cheese in the second paragraph).
Which expiration dates and package sizes are included?
Products with expiration dates from September 3, 2026 through September 18, 2026 printed on the bottom left of the label are included. Packaging is typically 30 lb and 5 lb white plastic tubs with a Made Fresh Salads or Northside label, plus some half-size aluminum pans (for example pudding trays and croquette/crab cake trays). Retail stores may have repacked product into deli-style packaging with different coding.
Where were the recalled salads and cream cheese sold?
FDA states the products were distributed in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and New York City by direct delivery to retail stores and distributors.
Why was Made Fresh Salads recalled?
The recall followed environmental sampling by the FDA and the company that found Listeria monocytogenes in some areas of the facility. No illnesses had been reported as of the announcement. The company ceased production and distribution while the investigation continued.
What should I do if I have a recalled Made Fresh Salads or Northside product?
Do not eat it. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 765-0082 Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm ET. This page is not medical advice; contact a health care provider if you ate recalled product and have symptoms of Listeria infection.
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