Sandwich Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level

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

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

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Under the FDA's definition, a Class II recall is "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability 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, "The production of these products has been suspended while the 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 cases
• Classic Delight Turkey & Cheese on Round Bun — 384 cases
• Classic Delight Twin Breaded Chicken Sliders — 1,767 cases
• Classic Delight Breaded Chicken Waffle — 644 cases
• Wakefield Pretzel Bacon Angus Cheeseburger — 1,032 cases
• Wakefield Southern Chicken Biscuit — 1,474 cases
• Wakefield Spicy Hawaiian Sliders — 1,173 cases
• Wakefield Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel — 2,311 cases
• Wakefield Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit — 3,360 cases
• Wakefield Charbroiled Cheeseburger Kaiser Roll — 3,411 cases
• Wakefield Ham & Cheddar Pretzel Croissant — 1,323 cases
• Wakefield Chorizo & Egg on Ciabatta — 908 cases
• Wakefield Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin — 1,366 cases
• Wakefield Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant — 3,214 cases
• Wakefield Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel — 2,663 cases
• Wakefield Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit — 4,091 cases
• Wakefield Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin — 3,255 cases
• Wakefield Charbroiled Cheeseburger — 1,626 cases
• Wakefield Chicken & Cheese Kaiser Roll — 1,250 cases
• 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 & Egg Muffin — 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 best-by dates.

When people eat food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, they may develop a disease called listeriosis, which is a common cause of food poisoning in the U.S. While 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 illness is also linked to causing miscarriages.

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

Anyone who is concerned about the product or the recall should contact the Classic Delight Consumer Hotline at (419)-300-3202 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time, or via email at info@classicdelight.com.