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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0533-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling Caesar salad products in various package sizes 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 can be affected by Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Fresh Express Caesar salad in the affected package sizes. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Watch for symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea within 2-3 weeks and contact your doctor if they develop.
Product
"Caesar" (salad product) packed in 9.8oz., 10.5oz., 11.3oz., 14.5oz., 19.5oz., and 22.3oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
99,102 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.