A listeria recall could involve a breakfast favorite—here’s what to know

Your morning routine might include a cup of coffee, a favorite newspaper, or even a quick breakfast on the go—but there’s one item you may want to double-check before heating up. A new nationwide recall could affect what’s sitting in your freezer right now. Here’s what health officials say you need to know before your next meal.

While food recalls happen regularly, this latest incident reveals something more concerning: adults over 65 are especially vulnerable to listeria’s potentially deadly effects, and this year has seen an unprecedented string of recalls affecting everyday foods found in major retailers.

The current recall details

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the recall announcement on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

M.C.I. Foods Inc., based in Santa Fe Springs, California, recalled approximately 91,585 pounds of ready-to-eat breakfast burrito and wrap products containing egg that may be contaminated with listeria.

The frozen products were produced between September 17 and October 14, 2025, and were distributed to foodservice institutions nationwide.

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with the recalled products, according to FSIS.

The agency later issued a correction on October 20, clarifying that the products were not part of food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program. However, some products may have been distributed to schools through commercial sales.

The following seven products are included in the recall:

• El Mas Fino Egg, Ham, and Cheese Breakfast Burrito

• El Mas Fino Egg, Sausage, and Cheese Breakfast Burrito

• Los Cabos Sausage, Egg & 3 Cheese Breakfast Burrito

• Los Cabos Egg, Cheese, Potato & Cooked Sausage Crumbles (Made with Turkey) Breakfast Wrap

• Los Cabos Egg, Cheese & Cooked Sausage Crumbles (Made with Turkey) Breakfast Wrap

• Los Cabos Cheese, Cooked Sausage Crumbles (Made with Turkey) & Egg Breakfast Wrap

• Midamar Egg, Cheese & Beef with Sausage Seasoning Breakfast Wrap

The company discovered the potential contamination during routine sampling and testing of ingredients from external suppliers—a reminder that food safety issues often begin far earlier in the production process than consumers realize.

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Why this matters more as you age

Listeriosis is a serious infection that can develop from consuming products with traces of listeria, and it affects older adults, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns.

People outside of these groups can also be affected, but infections are less common.

Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, and convulsions. These symptoms can be preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal issues.

In pregnant women, infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn.

In older adults and people with weakened immune systems, the infection can become severe or even fatal, though it is treatable with antibiotics.

Also read: Check your freezer: Recalled pasta linked to fatal listeria outbreak

What to do if you have these products

The FSIS said it is concerned that recalled products may still be in institutional refrigerators or freezers.

Institutions are urged not to serve these items and to throw them away immediately.

Consumers who may have purchased any of the affected burritos or wraps through commercial distributors should also discard them.

Even though listeria can survive in cold storage, proper disposal and refrigerator cleaning with warm, soapy water can help prevent cross-contamination.

Be sure to wash your hands and any surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled products.

Also read: Cheese lovers beware! FDA recall issued after listeria risk detected

Looking ahead

The breakfast burrito recall underscores the ongoing need for food safety awareness, especially among older Americans. Listeria poses special risks to people 65 and older, and prompt action during recalls is not just recommended but essential.

While we can’t control what happens at processing plants or along the supply chain, we can take proactive steps to stay informed and protect our own households from foodborne threats.

Consider signing up for recall alerts from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the FDA. Given 2025’s pattern of outbreaks, staying informed has become more critical than ever.

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Key Takeaways

• M.C.I. Foods has recalled 91,585 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos and wraps that may be contaminated with listeria, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
• The affected products were produced between September 17 and October 14, 2025, under the El Mas Fino, Los Cabos, and Midamar brands and were distributed to foodservice institutions nationwide.
• No confirmed illnesses have been reported, but seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious infection.
• Consumers and institutions are urged to check their freezers, discard any recalled products, and monitor for symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, or confusion for up to two months after exposure.

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