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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0539-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling their Chopped Asian salad products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium. The recall affects 12oz., 12.3oz., and 13.6oz. packages distributed across 20 U.S. states and Canada.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Check your refrigerator for any packages of Chopped Asian salad and look for Fresh Express Inc as the manufacturer.
Product
"Chopped Asian" (salad product) packed in 12oz., 12.3oz., and 13.6oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
48,212 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.