Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)

Recall #F-0542-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Fresh Express Inc is recalling their Chopped Caesar salad products (9.4oz, 10.4oz, and 10.5oz packages) because they may contain 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, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for Chopped Caesar salad in the sizes listed above and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. If you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.

Product

"Chopped Caesar" (salad product) packed in 9.4oz., 10.4oz., and 10.5oz. packages

Reason for recall

potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

45,639 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