If you keep a grab-and-go breakfast burrito in your fridge, or you grab one from the vending machine at work, this one is worth a two-minute check. Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has issued a breakfast burrito recall after sausage turned up in burritos that were labeled vegetarian. That mix-up means the burritos contain undeclared soy, a major allergen that never made it onto the label. For someone with a soy allergy, a hidden ingredient like that can set off a serious, even life-threatening reaction.
The company announced the recall on July 21, 2026, and the FDA posted it the next day. So far, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported. Still, if one of these burritos is sitting in your kitchen, you’ll want to know exactly what to look for. Here’s a plain-English rundown of the recall, followed by answers to the questions people are asking most.
What triggered the Fresh and Ready Foods recall?
The Fresh and Ready Foods recall started with two customer complaints. Both customers found sausage inside a burrito that was supposed to be vegetarian. When the company looked into it, the bigger problem became clear: the sausage brought soy into the product, and soy is one of the major allergens the FDA requires companies to spell out on the label. Because the packaging didn’t mention it, the burritos came off the shelves.
That’s what makes this both a vegetarian burrito sausage recall and an undeclared soy recall at once. In plain terms, it’s also a breakfast burrito allergy recall, and it affects two groups of people: anyone with a soy allergy or sensitivity, and anyone who avoids meat for dietary, religious, or personal reasons and would never expect sausage in something marked vegetarian.
Which spicy breakfast burritos are affected?
The recall covers two spicy breakfast burrito products, both made at the company’s Charlotte, North Carolina facility between July 9 and July 12, 2026:
- Sprig & Sprout Spicy Breakfast Burrito, 8.3 oz (234g), UPC 1 00001 00029 7, Fresh Thru date 07/20/26
- Fresh and Ready Spicy Breakfast Burrito, 8.2 oz (232g), UPC 1 00001 00029 7, Fresh Thru date 07/20/26
According to the FDA, everything else from the Charlotte facility and every product from Fresh & Ready’s other locations is fine. Only these specific spicy breakfast burritos are part of the FDA burrito recall.
What should you do if you have one?
If you’ve got a recalled burrito, don’t eat it. The FDA says to throw it out right away or return it. If you want a refund or have questions, Fresh & Ready Foods set up a dedicated line: email RecallConcern@HotLineGlobal.com or call 1-855-424-8390, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
And if you or someone in your family already ate one and had a reaction, whether that was trouble breathing, hives, swelling, vomiting, or a trip to urgent care, please get medical help first. After that, try to hold on to what you can: the packaging, your receipt, any photos, and your medical records. Those little details can matter a lot if you decide to look into your options down the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC recalled two products: the Sprig & Sprout Spicy Breakfast Burrito (8.3 oz) and the Fresh and Ready Spicy Breakfast Burrito (8.2 oz). Both carry UPC 1 00001 00029 7 and a “Fresh Thru” date of 07/20/26, and both were made at the company’s Charlotte, North Carolina facility between July 9 and July 12, 2026. No other Fresh & Ready products are part of this recall.
The burritos were recalled because they contain undeclared soy. Two customers reported finding sausage in burritos labeled vegetarian, and that sausage brought soy, a major allergen, into the product without it being listed on the label. Undeclared soy can cause a serious allergic reaction in people who are allergic or sensitive to it, so the products were pulled.
The recalled breakfast burritos went out to eight states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. They were sold through grab-and-go markets and vending machines rather than regular grocery shelves, so take a look at any burrito you picked up at work, a convenience spot, or a self-serve cooler.
They’re two brand names for nearly identical recalled products. Both are spicy breakfast burritos made by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC at the same Charlotte facility, and both share the same UPC (1 00001 00029 7) and the same 07/20/26 Fresh Thru date. The main difference is the label and a slight change in size, with Sprig & Sprout at 8.3 oz and Fresh and Ready at 8.2 oz. Both are covered by the recall.
Check the brand name, size, UPC, and “Fresh Thru” date on the package. Your burrito is part of the recall if it’s a Sprig & Sprout (8.3 oz) or Fresh and Ready (8.2 oz) Spicy Breakfast Burrito with UPC 1 00001 00029 7 and a Fresh Thru date of 07/20/26. If those details match, don’t eat it. Throw it away, or call Fresh & Ready Foods at 1-855-424-8390 for a refund.
Hurt by a mislabeled product? Know your options.
A recall like this is a reminder of how much we trust a food label to tell us the truth, and how much is at stake when it doesn’t. An undeclared allergen isn’t just an inconvenience for someone with a soy allergy. It can mean an emergency room visit or worse. If you or someone you love had an allergic reaction after eating a mislabeled product, it’s fair to have questions about who’s responsible and what you can do next.
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