Fresh Express Incorpated

Recall #F-0875-2024 · Initiated 2024-02-08

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Fresh Express is recalling their 13.4 oz Chopped Salad Kit Southwest because the cheese included in the kit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The cheese came from a supplier that already recalled their product.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, 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 if you have this product (UPC 681131305129) at home. If you do, throw it away or return it to the store. Do not eat it. If you've eaten this salad and develop fever, muscle aches, or other flu-like symptoms, contact your doctor immediately and mention the recalled salad.

Product

Chopped Salad Kit Southwest with condiments(toppings that include cheese), labeled salad bag (Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onions, Tortilla Strips, Cheddar Cheese, and Chipotle Ranch Dressing), Net Wt 13.4 oz, 6 bags per case. UPC 681131305129

Reason for recall

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The condiment pack in the salad kit contains cheese recalled by the cheese supplier.

Quantity affected

878 cases

Distribution

AL, FL, GA, CA, UT, WA; Canada

Lot / code info

Lot Number:G002 Expiration/Use By Date :2024-01-17 Lot Number:G364 Expiration/Use By Date :2024-01-14 Condiment Pack Use-by Dates 03/03/2024

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2024-04-16