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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0524-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling their "American" salad products (11oz and 24oz packages) because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The affected products were sold across 20 U.S. states and Canada.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the most serious health risks from Listeria.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for this product and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. If you ate this salad and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor and mention the recall.
Product
"American" (salad product) packed in 11oz. and 24oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
57,471 cases
Distribution
Products were distributed to 110 domestic distributors (in CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, and WI) and 3 foreign distributors (Canada).
Lot / code info
Z324-Z350
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2023-05-17
Recalling firm
Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
1109 E Lake St
Streamwood, IL 60107-4332
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.