Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)

Recall #F-0526-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Fresh Express Inc is recalling Asian Avocado salad packages (9.7oz) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products distributed across 20 U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but people who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems face higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for Asian Avocado salad in 9.7oz packages and do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.

Product

"Asian Avocado" (salad product) packed in 9.7oz. packages

Reason for recall

potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

1,053 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