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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0552-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling Chopped Sunflower Bacon salad products (13.8oz and 22.3oz packages) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects products distributed across 20 U.S. states and Canada.
Who is at risk
While anyone can get sick from Listeria, pregnant people, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious complications.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for this product and do not eat it. If you have the recalled salad, throw it away or return it to your store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues within 2-3 weeks of eating the product.
Product
"Chopped Sunflower Bacon" (salad product) packed in 13.8oz. and 22.3oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
6,902 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.