FSIS did not request a formal recall because the affected meals were no longer available for purchase when the alert was issued in October 2025. No confirmed adverse reactions were reported, but consumers who still had an affected meal in a refrigerator or freezer were advised not to eat it.
Quick Facts
- Product: DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables
- Package size: 13.05-ounce plastic tray
- Affected lots: 25240 and 25247
- Hazard: Riced cauliflower tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
Table Of Contents
- Latest DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Developments
- What Is the DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Health Alert?
- Why Was the Blue Apron Meal Included in the Alert?
- Was the DISH by Blue Apron Meal Actually Recalled?
- How Can Consumers Identify the Affected Blue Apron Meals?
- Were Any Illnesses Reported?
- What Is Listeria monocytogenes?
- What Are the Symptoms of Listeriosis?
- Who Faces the Greatest Risk From Listeria?
- Why Can Refrigerated Meals Remain a Listeria Risk?
- What Should Consumers Do With an Affected Blue Apron Meal?
- Why Was a Public Health Alert Issued Instead of a Recall?
- What Was FreshRealm’s Role?
- Who May Be Affected?
- What Evidence May Matter in a Blue Apron Listeria Claim?
- Who May Be Liable for a Listeria-Contaminated Meal?
- Current DISH by Blue Apron Lawsuit and Alert Status
- Do I Qualify for a DISH by Blue Apron Claim?
- Legal Process for a DISH by Blue Apron Claim
- Compensation in a Listeria Foodborne Illness Case
- Important DISH by Blue Apron Alert Developments
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Lawsuit?
- Was DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac recalled?
- Which Blue Apron meals are affected?
- Why was the Blue Apron meal included in the alert?
- Were illnesses reported from the affected meals?
- What symptoms can Listeria cause?
- What should I do if I still have the meal?
- Can I file a DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Lawsuit?
- Do I Have a DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Lawsuit?
- References
Latest DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Developments
April 2026
April 27, 2026 – FreshRealm Inc., the company that produced the affected Blue Apron meal, filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. FreshRealm also announced an agreement with Blue Apron addressing contractual and business-transition matters, subject to court approval. [1]
The Chapter 11 proceeding concerns FreshRealm’s corporate and financial restructuring. It does not establish liability, causation, or wrongdoing concerning the 2025 Blue Apron food-safety alert.
October 2025
October 7, 2025 – USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert covering ready-to-eat meals made by FreshRealm with riced cauliflower that may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The alert included DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables, lot codes 25240 and 25247. [2]
October 7, 2025 – FreshRealm notified FSIS after the riced cauliflower used in the affected meals tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS reported no confirmed adverse reactions and said the products were not related to an ongoing outbreak investigation based on the evidence then available. [2]
What Is the DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Health Alert?
The public health alert involves DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables, a ready-to-eat meal produced by FreshRealm.
The affected meals were packaged in 13.05-ounce plastic trays and carry establishment number P-3081. The specific lot codes covered by the alert are 25240 and 25247.
The meal contains chicken, pasta, cheese sauce, vegetables, and riced cauliflower. The riced cauliflower ingredient triggered the food-safety alert.
Why Was the Blue Apron Meal Included in the Alert?
FreshRealm informed FSIS that riced cauliflower used in the affected meals had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The same contaminated-ingredient concern also resulted in an alert involving a separate Marley Spoon meal made by FreshRealm.
FSIS issued the alert because consumers could still have affected meals stored at home even though the products were no longer being sold.
Was the DISH by Blue Apron Meal Actually Recalled?
No formal recall was requested. FSIS stated that the meals were no longer available for purchase when the agency issued the public health alert.
A public health alert can still be important because previously purchased products may remain in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.
FSIS advised consumers not to eat affected meals and to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
How Can Consumers Identify the Affected Blue Apron Meals?
Consumers can identify the products using the information printed on the package:
- Brand: DISH by Blue Apron
- Product: Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables
- Package size: 13.05 ounces
- Lot code: 25240 or 25247
- Establishment number: P-3081
The lot code is particularly important because the FSIS alert does not apply to every DISH by Blue Apron meal.
Were Any Illnesses Reported?
FSIS reported no confirmed adverse reactions from consumption of the affected meals at the time the public health alert was issued.
The agency also stated that, based on the evidence then available, these particular products were not associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation.
Those statements reflect conditions when the alert was announced and do not mean an affected meal should be eaten.
What Is Listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a foodborne infection that can become serious or life-threatening in vulnerable individuals.
Listeria is unusual among common foodborne pathogens because it can survive and grow at refrigerator temperatures.
This characteristic makes contamination of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods an important food-safety concern. A separate Chicken Caesar Wrap Listeria page covers a different prepared chicken product with a similar pathogen concern.
What Are the Symptoms of Listeriosis?
Symptoms of invasive listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures.
Some people experience intestinal illness involving diarrhea and vomiting. Invasive illness generally occurs when the bacteria spread beyond the digestive system.
Anyone who develops concerning symptoms after eating an affected meal should contact a healthcare provider and mention the possible Listeria exposure.
Who Faces the Greatest Risk From Listeria?
Pregnant women, newborns, adults age 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe listeriosis.
Pregnant women may have relatively mild symptoms while an infection can still cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or serious infection in a newborn.
Older adults and immunocompromised individuals are also more likely to develop invasive infections requiring hospitalization.
Why Can Refrigerated Meals Remain a Listeria Risk?
Refrigeration slows the growth of many bacteria, but Listeria can survive and multiply at normal refrigerator temperatures.
An affected meal can also potentially contaminate refrigerator shelves, storage containers, utensils, countertops, and nearby foods if packaging leaks or food is opened.
Freezing does not necessarily eliminate Listeria from contaminated food.
What Should Consumers Do With an Affected Blue Apron Meal?
Consumers should not eat DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables bearing affected lot codes 25240 or 25247.
FSIS instructed consumers to throw the meal away or return it to the place of purchase.
Consumers should also clean refrigerator shelves, containers, utensils, and other surfaces that may have contacted the affected food.
Why Was a Public Health Alert Issued Instead of a Recall?
FSIS did not request a recall because the affected meals were no longer available for purchase by the time the agency announced the problem.
The public health alert was intended to reach consumers who might still have previously purchased meals stored in their homes.
This distinction does not reduce the underlying food-safety concern associated with potential Listeria contamination.
What Was FreshRealm’s Role?
FreshRealm produced the affected ready-to-eat Blue Apron meals and notified FSIS about the positive Listeria result involving the riced cauliflower ingredient.
FreshRealm later entered Chapter 11 proceedings in April 2026 and announced a business-transition agreement involving Blue Apron.
The corporate restructuring is legally separate from any potential foodborne-illness claim arising from the 2025 public health alert.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers who purchased DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables with lot code 25240 or 25247 may have received an affected meal.
People who ate one of the meals and later developed a laboratory-confirmed Listeria infection may want to preserve product photographs, packaging, purchase records, laboratory results, and medical documentation.
What Evidence May Matter in a Blue Apron Listeria Claim?
- The meal tray or photographs of its label
- Lot code 25240 or 25247
- Establishment number P-3081
- Blue Apron order or payment records
- The date the meal was eaten
- Medical records documenting listeriosis
- Laboratory results identifying Listeria
Foodborne-illness claims generally require evidence connecting the affected product with a medically documented infection. Product identification, timing, laboratory testing, and medical records can therefore be important.
Who May Be Liable for a Listeria-Contaminated Meal?
Potential liability depends on the facts and applicable law. Manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, processors, distributors, sellers, and other businesses in the food supply chain may potentially be evaluated.
Possible legal theories may include negligence, defective food products, breach of warranty, or other state-law claims.
The FSIS public health alert itself does not establish civil liability against FreshRealm, Blue Apron, an ingredient supplier, or another company.
Current DISH by Blue Apron Lawsuit and Alert Status
The documented federal food-safety action remains the October 2025 FSIS public health alert involving the affected Blue Apron and Marley Spoon meals.
The cited FSIS materials do not announce a nationwide class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or coordinated personal-injury settlement involving DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables.
FreshRealm’s 2026 Chapter 11 proceeding is a separate corporate matter and does not determine responsibility for a foodborne illness.
Do I Qualify for a DISH by Blue Apron Claim?
- Did you eat DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables from lot 25240 or 25247?
- Did you develop symptoms consistent with listeriosis afterward?
- Were you diagnosed with Listeria or treated for a serious foodborne illness?
- Can you document the product, purchase, laboratory testing, or medical treatment?
Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review the product identification, exposure history, medical evidence, laboratory testing, and applicable filing deadlines to determine whether further investigation may be appropriate.
Legal Process for a DISH by Blue Apron Claim
- Free case review. An attorney reviews the meal exposure, illness, medical treatment, and available documentation.
- Investigation. Evidence may include packaging, purchase records, medical records, laboratory results, FSIS documents, and food-safety information.
- Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a foodborne-illness lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
- Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, consult medical or food-safety experts, and discuss possible resolution.
- Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts and procedural history.
Compensation in a Listeria Foodborne Illness Case
Depending on the circumstances, a claim may seek damages for hospitalization, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, pregnancy-related losses, future medical care, and other losses permitted under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Important DISH by Blue Apron Alert Developments
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreshRealm Chapter 11 Filing | April 2026 | Corporate Proceeding | Filed | [1] | Blue Apron transition agreement |
| FSIS Public Health Alert | October 2025 | Food Safety Alert | Issued | [2] | Listeria ingredient concern |
| Adverse Reaction Status | October 2025 | FSIS Incident Data | None confirmed | [2] | No confirmed reactions |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Lawsuit?
The DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Lawsuit topic concerns potential individual claims involving illness after exposure to the affected ready-to-eat meal. FSIS issued a public health alert after riced cauliflower used in the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Was DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac recalled?
No formal recall was requested because the affected meals were no longer available for purchase. FSIS issued a public health alert because some consumers could still have the product stored at home.
Which Blue Apron meals are affected?
The affected product is the 13.05-ounce DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables. The covered lot codes are 25240 and 25247, and the establishment number is P-3081.
Why was the Blue Apron meal included in the alert?
FreshRealm informed FSIS that riced cauliflower used in the meal tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The alert does not state that every individual meal tray was contaminated.
Were illnesses reported from the affected meals?
FSIS reported no confirmed adverse reactions when it issued the public health alert. The agency also said the products were not linked to an ongoing outbreak investigation based on evidence then available.
What symptoms can Listeria cause?
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, balance problems, seizures, diarrhea, or vomiting. Severe invasive illness is more likely in pregnant women, older adults, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.
What should I do if I still have the meal?
Do not eat it if the package carries lot code 25240 or 25247. FSIS advised consumers to discard affected meals or return them to the place of purchase.
Can I file a DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Lawsuit?
A consumer who developed medically documented listeriosis after eating an affected meal may warrant individual legal review. A public health alert does not itself establish liability, and any potential claim depends on exposure evidence, diagnosis, causation, damages, and applicable law.
Do I Have a DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one developed a serious Listeria infection after eating affected DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
References
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/freshrealm-inc-reaches-agreement-with-key-customer-and-initiates-chapter-11-process-to-support-ongoing-operations-and-evaluate-strategic-alternatives-302754844.html
[2] https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meals-containing-riced-cauliflower-may-be
[3] https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis
[4] https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/signs-symptoms/