If you recently picked up cream cheese in the New York City area, take a quick look at the label.
On February 20, 2026, Made Fresh Salads, Inc. announced a recall of several cream cheese flavors due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Here’s what that means for you.
What’s Being Recalled and Why?
Made Fresh Salads, Inc. is recalling assorted flavors of its cream cheese products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria can cause:
Serious infections in young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems
Symptoms like high fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
Miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women
The issue was discovered during a routine company sampling program, which found Listeria contamination on part of a mixer used in production.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Which Products Are Affected?
Brand: Made Fresh Salad
Product Type: Cream Cheese and Tofu Spread
Packaging: 5 lb. white plastic tubs with a Made Fresh Salads label
Expiration Dates: Through February 27, 2026 (printed on the bottom left corner of the label)
Recalled Flavors (5 lb. tubs):
Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese
Caramel Apple Cream Cheese
Blueberry Cream Cheese
Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese
Jalapeno Cream Cheese
Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese
Lox Cream Cheese
Scallion Cream Cheese
Strawberry Cream Cheese
Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese
Vegetable Cream Cheese
Walnut Raisin Cream Cheese
Whipped Cream Cheese
Tofu Whipped
Distributed in: Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and the New York City area
Distribution method: Direct delivery to retail stores and distributors
If your tub matches this description and expiration date range, it’s part of the recall.
What You Should Do?
If you purchased one of the affected products:
Do not consume it
Return it to the place of purchase
Request a full refund
The company has stopped using the affected mixer and removed it from service.
When in doubt, don’t taste-test. Listeria isn’t something you want to gamble with.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Company Announcement Date: February 20, 2026
FDA Publish Date: February 20, 2026
Reason: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Reported Illnesses: None at this time
This is a food safety recall published by the FDA.
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
For questions, contact Made Fresh Salads, Inc. directly:
📞 1-718-765-0082
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
You can also review the official FDA recall notice for full details.
