FreshRealm Ready-to-Eat Meals — possible Listeria
Riced cauliflower ingredient used in the meals tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged FreshRealm Ready-to-Eat Meals by FreshRealm on Oct 7, 2025 for Riced cauliflower ingredient used in the meals tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is serious health risk.
This is an advisory, not a recall. A regulator flagged something worth knowing; nobody has said "pull it from shelves." Read the source and decide.
What happened
FreshRealm makes ready-to-eat meals sold under the Blue Apron and Marley Spoon brands. A riced cauliflower ingredient used in two of these meals tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported. A formal recall wasn't issued because the products are no longer sold, but FSIS is warning people who may still have them at home.
What to do
If you have "DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables" with lot code 25240 or 25247, or "BALANCE by Marley Spoon BBQ Sauce Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Cauliflower" with lot code 25255, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to where you bought it. If you or someone in a higher-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised) has flu-like symptoms after eating this, contact a doctor and mention the product.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables | — | 25240 25247 | — | 13.05-oz. plastic tray |
| BALANCE by Marley Spoon BBQ Sauce Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Cauliflower | — | 25255 | — | 10.5-oz. package |
Nationwide
Sold atBlue ApronMarley Spoon
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: FreshRealm · Report an error · Extraction confidence 92%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is FreshRealm Ready-to-Eat Meals recalled?
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged FreshRealm Ready-to-Eat Meals by FreshRealm on Oct 7, 2025 for Riced cauliflower ingredient used in the meals tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is serious health risk.
What should I do?
If you have "DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables" with lot code 25240 or 25247, or "BALANCE by Marley Spoon BBQ Sauce Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Cauliflower" with lot code 25255, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to where you bought it. If you or someone in a higher-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised) has flu-like symptoms after eating this, contact a doctor and mention the product.
Where was it sold?
Sold at Blue Apron, Marley Spoon. Distribution: Nationwide.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
2 products listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: 25240, 25247, 25255. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.