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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0567-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling bagged romaine salad (9oz and 10oz packages labeled 'Leafy Romaine') because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The affected products were distributed to retailers across the eastern and midwestern United States and Canada.
Who is at risk
Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face more serious health risks.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for 'Leafy Romaine' salad in 9oz or 10oz packages from Fresh Express and do not eat it—discard it or return it to the store. If you ate this product and experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor and mention the recall.
Product
"Leafy Romaine" (salad product) packed in 9oz. and 10oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
37,909 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.