Sandwich recall update as FDA determines level of risk

Tens of thousands of recalled sandwiches have been given a classification by the Food and Drug Administration.

Earlier this month, sandwiches and burgers produced by Classic Delight LLC were recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, and the FDA gave the recall a Class II risk classification.

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According to the FDA’s definition, a Class II recall is “a situation in which use of or exposure to an infringing product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is remote “.

“The recall was initiated after environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes,” the agency said in the announcement, adding, “Production of these products has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.”

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The products were distributed in 14 states: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

The following products have been classified:

• Classic Delight Turkey Ham & Cheese Sub — 1,119 cases
• Classic Delight Turkey & Cheese Sub Sandwiches — 1,417 boxes
• Classic Turkey and Cheese Delight on Round Bun — 384 boxes
• Classic Delight Twin Breaded Chicken Sliders — 1,767 boxes
• Classic Delight Breaded Chicken Waffles — 644 boxes
• Wakefield Pretzel Bacon Angus Cheeseburger — 1,032 cases
• Wakefield Southern Chicken Biscuit – 1,474 cases
• Wakefield Spicy Hawaiian Sliders — 1,173 boxes
• Wakefield Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel — 2,311 cases
• Wakefield Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuits – 3,360 boxes
• Wakefield Charbroiled Cheeseburger Kaiser Roll — 3,411 cases
• Ham and Cheddar Bagel Wakefield Croissant — 1,323 boxes
• Wakefield Chorizo ​​​​& Egg on Ciabatta — 908 boxes
• Wakefield Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffins — 1,366 boxes
• Wakefield Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant — 3,214 boxes
• Wakefield Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel — 2,663 boxes
• Wakefield Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuits — 4,091 cases
• Wakefield Sausage Egg Muffins — 3,255 cases
• Wakefield Charbroiled Cheeseburger – 1,626 cases
• Wakefield Chicken & Cheese Kaiser Roll — 1,250 boxes
• Wakefield Blazin’ Chicken Kaiser Roll — 1,477 cases
• Wakefield Bacon Cheeseburger Kaiser Roll — 1,079 cases
• Wakefield Sausage & Egg Pancake — 3,102 cases
• Classic Delight Chili Cheese Dogs — 20,817 cases
• Turkey Sausage and Egg Muffins — 16,572 cases

The 25 product types were produced between May 11, 2023 and June 6, 2024. Click here for full details, including product codes and expiration dates.

When people eat food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, they can develop an illness called listeriosis, which is a common cause of food poisoning in the U.S. While the symptoms can be unpleasant, most people make a full recovery.

However, the disease can cause life-threatening illness in children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. The disease is also linked to causing miscarriages.

According to the FDA, symptoms can begin days and weeks after consuming a contaminated product. Those with mild illness may have a range of symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If a more serious infection occurs that may require hospital treatment, it can lead to headaches, neck stiffness, loss of balance, confusion and convulsions.

Anyone with product or recall concerns should contact the Classic Delight Consumer Hotline at (419)-300-3202 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, or by email at info @classicdelight.com.