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Fresh Express Incorporated
Recall #F-0599-2013 · Initiated 2012-10-11
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine lettuce (18 oz packages) has been recalled because a sample tested positive for Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products distributed across 11 US states and Canada.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product and consumed it could be at risk, especially children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine packages and do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. If you have eaten this product and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.
Product
Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 oz, Fresh Express Incorporated, packed in clear flexible plastic package.
Reason for recall
Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.
Quantity affected
1176 cases
Distribution
AZ, CA, CO, ID, MD, MN, MT, OR, TX, WA and Canada.
Lot / code info
Product Code: S270A24, UPC 71279-26201, Best Use By Date: Oct 11.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2014-05-21
Recalling firm
Fresh Express Incorporated
900 E Blanco Rd
Salinas, CA 93901-4419
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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