Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)

Recall #F-0559-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Fresh Express Inc is recalling Garden brand salad products (12oz., 24oz., and 3lb. packages) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products were distributed to retailers across 20 U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

While anyone can get sick from Listeria, pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face more serious health risks.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for Garden brand salad in the recalled package sizes and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. If you consumed this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor.

Product

"Garden" (salad product) packed in 12oz., 24oz., and 3lb. packages

Reason for recall

potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

181,969 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