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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0531-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling their 'Bacon & Blue' salad products (10.8oz and 10.9oz packages) because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products distributed across 19 U.S. states and Canada.
Who is at risk
Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant people, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for 'Bacon & Blue' salad in the affected package sizes and discard any you find. If you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea, contact your healthcare provider and mention the potential Listeria exposure.
Product
"Bacon & Blue" (salad product) packed in 10.8oz. and 10.9oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
8,383 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.