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Class I
Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0566-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling their Kale Caesar salad in 8.5oz packages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. This is a Class I recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious adverse health effects.
Who is at risk
Everyone who consumed this product is potentially at risk, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Kale Caesar salad in 8.5oz packages from Fresh Express and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. If you ate this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.
Product
"Kale Caesar" (salad product) packed in 8.5oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
700 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.