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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0527-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc recalled Avocado Ranch salad products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The recall affects 9.7oz and 12.8oz packages distributed across 20 U.S. states and Canada.
Who is at risk
Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Avocado Ranch salad in 9.7oz or 12.8oz packages and do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues after eating this product.
Product
"Avocado Ranch" (salad product) packed in 9.7oz. and 12.8oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
2,594 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.