Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)

Recall #F-0564-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Fresh Express Italian Balsamic salad kits (10.5oz packages) are being recalled because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. About 6,367 cases were distributed to stores across the Midwest, Northeast, and some other states, as well as Canada.

Who is at risk

While anyone can get sick from Listeria, pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the greatest health risk.

What to do

Check your home for this product and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. If you've consumed this salad and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues within the next few weeks, contact your doctor and mention the recall.

Product

"Italian Balsamic Kit" (salad product) packed in 10.5oz. packages

Reason for recall

potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

6,367 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