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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0594-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling Santa Fe Bowl salads (5.23oz and 5.7oz packages) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed to stores across 20 U.S. states and Canada.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be cautious, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Santa Fe Bowl salads in the sizes mentioned. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.
Product
"Santa Fe Bowl" (salad product) packed in 5.23oz. and 5.7oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
5,798 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.