Published by A ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap can create a serious food safety concern because consumers may eat it cold, store it in the refrigerator, or assume it is safe because it looks and smells normal.
Current legal status: FSIS issued a public health alert, but a recall was not requested because the products were no longer available for purchase. No confirmed illnesses had been reported at the time of the FSIS alert, but consumers may still be able to seek legal review if they ate an affected wrap and developed listeriosis or related complications.
The affected wraps were produced by Taher, Inc. on June 16, 2026, and carry a “Sell By:6/24/2026” date on the back label above the ingredients. Consumers who purchased the wraps should not eat them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Quick Facts
- The alert involves 8.7-ounce packages of “FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap.”
- The products bear establishment number “P-45091” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- The wraps were shipped to Holiday convenience stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Table Of Contents
- Latest News & Updates on Chicken Caesar Wrap Listeria Lawsuits
- What Are the Chicken Caesar Wrap Products?
- What Is Listeria Monocytogenes?
- Reported Risks or Injuries
- How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Do I Qualify?
- Do I Have a Chicken Caesar Wrap Listeria Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Caesar Wrap Listeria Lawsuits
- Was there a Chicken Caesar Wrap recall?
- Which Chicken Caesar Wrap products are affected?
- Where were the affected wraps sold?
- What bacteria may contaminate the wraps?
- What are symptoms of listeriosis?
- What should I do if I ate an affected wrap?
- Can I file a lawsuit if I was not diagnosed with listeriosis?
- What evidence should I save?
- References
Latest News & Updates on Chicken Caesar Wrap Listeria Lawsuits
June 2026
June 25, 2026 – FSIS issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The alert stated that the products were no longer available for purchase, but FSIS was concerned that some wraps could still be in consumers’ refrigerators [1].
June 25, 2026 – FSIS identified the affected products as 8.7-ounce clear plastic wrapped packages of “FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap” with “Sell By:6/24/2026” printed on the back label above the ingredients. The products bear establishment number “P-45091” inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to Holiday convenience stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
June 25, 2026 – FSIS reported that routine product testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a sample. At the time of the alert, there were no confirmed reports of illness connected to consumption of the wraps.
Health risk update – CDC states that invasive listeriosis usually starts within two weeks after eating contaminated food, although timing can vary. Pregnant women, newborns, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness [2].
Pregnancy risk update – CDC warns that Listeria can harm a baby during pregnancy even when the mother does not feel very sick. FDA also cautions that listeriosis during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in the newborn [3, 4].
What Are the Chicken Caesar Wrap Products?
The affected products are ready-to-eat FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wraps. They were packaged in 8.7-ounce clear plastic wrap and sold through Holiday convenience stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The wraps were produced by Taher, Inc. on June 16, 2026. They have a “Sell By:6/24/2026” date printed on the back label above the ingredients.
The products can also be identified by establishment number “P-45091” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers should check refrigerators, lunch bags, workplace refrigerators, and any stored convenience-store food items that may match the alert.
Ready-to-eat products create a distinct risk because consumers may not heat them before eating. If Listeria is present, the bacteria may be consumed directly unless the product is discarded or returned.
What Is Listeria Monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious foodborne infection. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems.
Listeria can survive in refrigerated environments, which makes it a concern for ready-to-eat meats, deli foods, prepared meals, salads, wraps, and refrigerated convenience foods. A contaminated product may not look, smell, or taste spoiled.
Some people develop only gastrointestinal symptoms, while others develop invasive disease when the bacteria spread beyond the intestines. Invasive listeriosis can be severe and may require hospitalization.
Reported Risks or Injuries
At the time of the FSIS public health alert, there were no confirmed illness reports linked to the chicken Caesar wraps. That does not eliminate risk, because listeriosis symptoms can appear after a delay.
Possible symptoms include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. Some people may first experience diarrhea, vomiting, or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Pregnant women may have mild flu-like symptoms or no obvious symptoms. However, infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in the newborn.
Older adults and people with weakened immune systems may develop serious or fatal infections. Anyone who ate an affected wrap and develops symptoms should contact a healthcare provider and mention the possible Listeria exposure.
How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?
The problem was discovered when routine FSIS product testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample. Food contamination may occur during ingredient handling, production, assembly, packaging, refrigeration, storage, transport, or food-contact surface exposure.
A legal investigation may examine the production environment, sanitation records, ingredient suppliers, testing results, distribution records, storage temperatures, product labels, and company response after contamination was found. It may also review whether affected consumers received adequate warning before eating the product.
Potentially responsible parties may include the manufacturer, distributor, retailer, ingredient supplier, sanitation contractor, or other companies involved in producing or selling the affected wraps. Liability depends on contamination evidence, illness records, product identification, damages, and state law.
Because no recall was requested, product preservation may be difficult. Consumers should save packaging, receipts, photos of labels, payment records, medical records, test results, and any communications with the store or manufacturer.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers may be affected if they purchased FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wraps from Holiday convenience stores in Minnesota or Wisconsin. The key identifying details are the 8.7-ounce size, clear plastic wrapping, “Sell By:6/24/2026” date, and establishment number “P-45091.”
People who ate the product may need to monitor for symptoms, especially if they are pregnant, age 65 or older, immunocompromised, undergoing cancer treatment, taking immune-suppressing medication, or living with a serious chronic condition.
Family members may also be affected if a loved one developed severe listeriosis, required hospitalization, suffered pregnancy complications, or died after eating a contaminated product. These cases require careful medical and legal review.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you purchase a FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap from a Holiday convenience store in Minnesota or Wisconsin?
- Was the product an 8.7-ounce clear plastic wrapped package with “Sell By:6/24/2026” on the back label?
- Did the product bear establishment number “P-45091” inside the USDA mark of inspection?
- Did you eat the wrap before learning about the FSIS public health alert?
- Did you develop fever, muscle aches, fatigue, gastrointestinal symptoms, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or other symptoms?
- Were you diagnosed with listeriosis or treated for a suspected Listeria infection?
- Were you pregnant, age 65 or older, immunocompromised, or otherwise at higher risk for severe Listeria infection?
- Do you have the packaging, receipt, label photos, store records, medical records, lab results, or proof of purchase?
Foodborne illness claims often depend on both product identification and medical proof. Lab testing, diagnosis records, symptom timeline, purchase records, and product packaging can be important evidence.
Do I Have a Chicken Caesar Wrap Listeria Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one became sick after eating an affected Chicken Caesar Wrap, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSIS public health alert issued | June 2026 | Public health alert | Active alert | FSIS warned that ready-to-eat FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wraps may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | FSIS |
| Recall not requested | June 2026 | Regulatory action | No recall requested | FSIS stated a recall was not requested because the products were no longer available for purchase | FSIS |
| Positive Listeria test | June 2026 | Food safety testing | Confirmed sample result | Routine FSIS product testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample | FSIS |
| Product identification | June 2026 | Consumer notice | Consumers advised not to eat product | Affected products are 8.7-ounce FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wraps with “Sell By:6/24/2026” and establishment number “P-45091” | FSIS |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency care, doctor visits, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, antibiotics, follow-up care, pregnancy monitoring, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Severe cases may involve damages for pain and suffering, long-term complications, pregnancy loss, newborn infection, disability, emotional distress, or wrongful death. The value of a claim depends on the illness, medical proof, product evidence, and applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Step 1: Free case review. The review begins with where the wrap was purchased, when it was eaten, whether the label matches the alert, and what symptoms or diagnosis followed. Purchase records and packaging photos can help connect the illness to the affected product.
Step 2: Evidence preservation and investigation. Consumers should preserve packaging, receipts, label photos, bank or card records, medical records, lab results, and communications with healthcare providers or retailers. Attorneys may investigate the production facility, testing results, distribution records, and contamination timeline.
Step 3: Filing the claim. If the evidence supports legal action, a claim may allege negligence, strict product liability, breach of warranty, failure to warn, or related claims depending on state law. Filing deadlines vary by state.
Step 4: Discovery and negotiation. Discovery may involve sanitation records, production records, ingredient records, testing documents, distribution data, medical records, expert opinions, and witness testimony. Negotiations may focus on diagnosis, incubation timing, medical expenses, lost income, high-risk status, and the strength of product identification.
Step 5: Resolution. A claim may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The result depends on medical proof, product evidence, causation, damages, expert analysis, and legal defenses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Caesar Wrap Listeria Lawsuits
Was there a Chicken Caesar Wrap recall?
FSIS issued a public health alert, but a recall was not requested because the products were no longer available for purchase. Consumers were still warned not to eat the affected wraps if they had them in their refrigerators.
Which Chicken Caesar Wrap products are affected?
The alert covers 8.7-ounce clear plastic wrapped packages of “FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap” with “Sell By:6/24/2026” printed on the back label above the ingredients. The products bear establishment number “P-45091” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Where were the affected wraps sold?
The affected wraps were shipped to Holiday convenience stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Consumers who bought chicken Caesar wraps from those stores should check the label details carefully.
What bacteria may contaminate the wraps?
The concern is possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
What are symptoms of listeriosis?
Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, seizures, diarrhea, or vomiting. Pregnant women may have mild symptoms but still face serious pregnancy risks.
What should I do if I ate an affected wrap?
If you ate an affected wrap and feel sick, contact a healthcare provider and mention the possible Listeria exposure. If you still have the product, do not eat it; throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
Can I file a lawsuit if I was not diagnosed with listeriosis?
A confirmed diagnosis generally makes a foodborne illness claim stronger. However, consumers with medical treatment, lab testing, symptoms, and clear product proof may still request a legal review.
What evidence should I save?
Save the package, label photos, receipt, payment record, store location, leftover product if safely preserved, medical records, lab results, and any communications with FSIS, the store, or healthcare providers. These records can help establish product identity and illness timing.
References
- https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-chicken-caesar-wrap-products-may-be
- https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/signs-symptoms/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/risk-factors/index.html
- https://www.fda.gov/food/health-educators/listeria-food-safety-moms-be