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Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Recall #F-0612-2022 · Initiated 2021-12-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Fresh Express Inc is recalling Veggie Spring Mix salad in 7oz packages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The affected products were distributed to stores across the northeastern and midwestern US and Canada.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be cautious, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Veggie Spring Mix in 7oz packages from Fresh Express. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea within 2 weeks of eating this product.
Product
"Veggie Spring Mix" (salad product) packed in 7oz. packages
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
273
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.