Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)

Recall #F-0541-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Fresh Express Inc is recalling Chopped Bacon Ranch salad in 12.8oz packages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The affected products were distributed to stores across 20 U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

Everyone can be affected, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face greater risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for this product and do not eat it. Throw away any packages you have or return them to the store where you bought them. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have contacted the salad.

Product

"Chopped Bacon Ranch" (salad product) packed in 12.8oz. packages

Reason for recall

potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

1,540 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