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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0550-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling Chopped Southwest salad in 10.3oz packages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products were distributed to retailers and distributors across 19 U.S. states and Canada.
Who is at risk
Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the most serious health risks.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Chopped Southwest salad in 10.3oz packages and do not eat them—throw the product away or return it to the store. If you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor and mention the Listeria recall.
Product
"Chopped Southwest" (salad product) packed in 10.3oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
40,867 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.