Fresh Express Incorpated

Recall #F-0771-2024 · Initiated 2023-12-15

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Fresh Express spinach sold under the Fresh Express and Publix brand names has been recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products were distributed to six southeastern states.

Who is at risk

While anyone can get sick from Listeria, pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the most serious health risks.

What to do

If you purchased spinach with the UPC codes 0 71279 13204 4 (Fresh Express 8 oz) or 0 41415 00886 1 (Publix 9 oz) from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia, 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 digestive issues after eating the recalled product.

Product

Spinach sold under the brand names of Fresh Express NET WT. 8 OZ (227G) UPC 0 71279 13204 4 FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED PO BOX 80399, SALINAS, CA 93912 & Publix NET WT 9 OZ (255g) UPC 0 41415 00886 1 DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC., LAKELAND, FL 33802

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by the Florida Department of Agriculture that the products test positive for Listeria monoctyogenes.

Quantity affected

645cs/12/8oz bags + 2,180cs/129oz bags

Distribution

The product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN & VA.

Lot / code info

Fresh Express Spinach G332 USE BY: DEC-15-23 Publix G322 USE BY: DEC-14-23

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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