Produce Innovations Sandwich Recall for Incorrect Labeling
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Produce Innovations is recalling 112 units of roast beef sandwiches distributed to medical facilities and vending distributors in IL, IA, KS and MO due to incorrect labeling.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 4, 2026 and geographically references IL, IA, KS, MO. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Produce Innovations initiated a voluntary recall after discovering that roast beef and swiss closed face sub sandwiches were packaged with labels identifying them as Turkey and Cheddar closed face sub sandwiches.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the Roast beef and cheddar closed face sandwich packed in clear plastic wrap with a green adhesive label reading in part "Lunch Box Kitchen Premium ConvenienceTurkey & Cheddar SubBEST BY 06/14/26 Lot no. 26 134 NET WEIGHT: 6.1ozKEEP REFRIGERATED Produced by: Produce Innovations1845 Colonial Parkway Norwalk, IA 50211". A total of 112 individual units bearing lot code 26134 are involved. Distribution was limited to medical facilities and vending distributors in IL, IA, KS and MO.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the product should check the lot code and refrain from consuming it if it matches the recalled item. Contact information for the recalling firm is not provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
The mislabeling represents a labeling violation affecting a limited quantity of food products distributed regionally.
Source
FDA recall number H-1111-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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