Think Before You Scoop: Popular Salads Recalled in New York

Think twice before scooping up that big container of “just a little extra” potato salad for your next get-together. What seemed like a simple lunch staple has now sparked a major recall in New York.

Made Fresh Salads Inc. of Bay Shore, New York, is recalling its 5-pound containers of LOBOY Macaroni Salad and LOBOY Tuna Salad after tests found Listeria monocytogenes. These bacteria can cause serious illness.

Listeria Symptoms

While healthy adults might experience short-term symptoms like fever, headache, nausea, or diarrhea, Listeria can be far more dangerous for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women — sometimes leading to miscarriages or stillbirths.

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The recalled products were distributed statewide in retail stores and carry an expiration date of October 20, 2025. So far, no illnesses have been reported.

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Routine Sampling

The contamination was discovered after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and production has been suspended as a precaution.

If you bought a 5-pound container of LOBOY Macaroni or Tuna Salad, the company urges you to return it to the store for a full refund. For questions, you can contact Made Fresh Salads at (718) 765-0082.