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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0572-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling its Organic Baby Arugula & Baby Spinach salad mix (5oz packages) because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products were distributed across 20 U.S. 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 are at higher risk for serious illness.
What to do
Check your home for this product and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you've eaten this salad and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.
Product
"Organic Baby Arugula & Baby Spinach" (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
12,107 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.