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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0580-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling their Organic Half & Half salad product (sold in 5oz. and 16oz. packages) because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects products 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 face the greatest risk of severe illness.
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 eaten this salad and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea within the next few weeks, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.
Product
"Organic Half & Half" (salad product) packed in 5oz. and 16oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
4,611 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.