Fresh Express Incorpated

Recall #F-0755-2023 · Initiated 2023-04-07

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What happened

Fresh Express recalled Premium Makoto Honey Ginger Salad Kits because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The contamination was discovered during product testing.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this salad kit (sold at Publix in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Check your refrigerator if you bought it recently and look for the UPC code 0 41415 18386 5 on the package.

Product

PREMIUM MAKOTO HONEY GINGER SALAD KIT TOTAL NET WT 8.75 OZ (248g) DRESSING 2.03 FL OZ (60 mL) SALAD & TOPPING 6.5 OZ (184g) DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC., LAKELAND, FL 33802 UPC 0 41415 18386 5

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by one of their customers that their product test positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

1,195 cs/6/8.75oz bags

Distribution

Product was shipped to the following states: FL, GA, NC, SC, VA

Lot / code info

G075/ 03/31/23

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit