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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0535-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling Caesar Lite salad in 9.8oz packages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed to stores across 19 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 highest risk of serious illness.
What to do
Check if you have this product at home by looking for Caesar Lite salad in 9.8oz packages. If you do, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have touched the packaging.
Product
"Caesar Lite" (salad product) packed in 9.8oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
12,835 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.