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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands): Fresh Express Salad Products Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 22, 2022
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Summary

Approximately 2,047,303 units of various Fresh Express brand salad products, including popular mixes like 'Baby Spinach,' 'Caesar,' and 'Sweet Butter,' have been recalled. These products, sold in various package sizes ranging from 4.5oz to 5lb bags, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected salads were distributed across 20 U.S. states and parts of Canada, bearing product codes Z324 through Z350.

Risk

The salad products may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for any Fresh Express salad products, including 'Baby Spinach,' 'Caesar,' 'Garden,' 'Shredded Lettuce,' and 'Sweet Butter' varieties.
  2. Locate the product code on the front of the packaging; affected products are marked with codes Z324 through Z350.
  3. Immediately stop using any products that match these codes and brands.
  4. Return the affected product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  5. Discard any remaining product in a secure trash can if you are unable to return it to the store.
  6. For further questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: 5- Lettuce Mix (6oz)
Item Code:
F-0523-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: American (11oz and 24oz)
Item Code:
F-0524-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Angel Hair (10oz)
Item Code:
F-0525-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Asian Avocado (9.7oz)
Item Code:
F-0526-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Avocado Ranch (9.7oz and 12.8oz)
Item Code:
F-0527-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Baby Greens (6oz)
Item Code:
F-0528-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Baby Kale (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0529-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Baby Spinach (5oz, 6oz, 10oz, 11oz, 16oz, and 20oz)
Item Code:
F-0530-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Bacon & Blue (10.8oz and 10.9oz)
Item Code:
F-0531-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Bacon Thousand Island (9.4oz)
Item Code:
F-0532-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Caesar (9.8oz, 10.5oz, 11.3oz, 14.5oz, 19.5oz, and 22.3oz)
Item Code:
F-0533-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Caesar Bacon (9.9oz, 10.3oz, and 14.6oz)
Item Code:
F-0534-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Caesar Lite (9.8oz)
Item Code:
F-0535-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Caesar Supreme (10.5oz)
Item Code:
F-0536-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chef Salad Bowl (6.2oz)
Item Code:
F-0537-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chicken Caesar Bowl (5.7oz and 5.75oz)
Item Code:
F-0538-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Asian (12oz, 12.3oz, and 13.6oz)
Item Code:
F-0539-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Avocado Ranch (12.3oz, 12.8oz, and 13.2oz)
Item Code:
F-0540-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Bacon Ranch (12.8oz)
Item Code:
F-0541-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Caesar (9.4oz, 10.4oz, and 10.5oz)
Item Code:
F-0542-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Cherry Almond Gorgonzola (13.7oz)
Item Code:
F-0543-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Chipotle Cheddar (11.4oz)
Item Code:
F-0544-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Kale (11.9oz and 12.2oz)
Item Code:
F-0545-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Kale Pecan Cranberry (9.5oz)
Item Code:
F-0546-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Kit Poppyseed (11.7oz)
Item Code:
F-0547-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Kit Thai 'N' Cashews (11.7oz)
Item Code:
F-0548-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Pomegranate (10.3oz)
Item Code:
F-0549-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Southwest (10.3oz)
Item Code:
F-0550-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Sunflower (11.1oz and 11.3oz)
Item Code:
F-0551-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Sunflower Bacon (13.8oz and 22.3oz)
Item Code:
F-0552-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Chopped Sweet Kale (10.9oz)
Item Code:
F-0553-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Coleslaw (14oz, 16oz, and 24oz)
Item Code:
F-0554-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Cranberry Walnut Bowl (4.5oz)
Item Code:
F-0555-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Crisp Greens (12oz)
Item Code:
F-0556-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Fancy Greens (7oz)
Item Code:
F-0557-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Farmer's Garden (9oz)
Item Code:
F-0558-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Garden (12oz, 24oz, and 3lb)
Item Code:
F-0559-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Green & Crisp (11oz)
Item Code:
F-0560-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Green Leaf Shreds (4.5oz)
Item Code:
F-0561-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Hearts of Romaine (9oz, 10oz, and 18oz)
Item Code:
F-0562-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Italian (9oz)
Item Code:
F-0563-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Italian Balsamic Kit (10.5oz)
Item Code:
F-0564-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Juicing Greens (11oz)
Item Code:
F-0565-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Kale Caesar (8.5oz)
Item Code:
F-0566-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Leafy Romaine (9oz. and 10oz.)
Item Code:
F-0567-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Lemons (12ct)
Item Code:
F-0568-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Lettuce Trio (9oz)
Item Code:
F-0569-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Old Fashion Coleslaw (14oz)
Item Code:
F-0570-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Baby Arugula (5oz and 16oz)
Item Code:
F-0571-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Baby Arugula & Baby Spinach (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0572-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Baby Kale (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0573-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Baby Romaine (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0574-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Baby Spinach (5oz, 10oz, and 16oz)
Item Code:
F-0575-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Baby Spinach & Baby Kale Mix (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0576-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Caesar (9.8oz)
Item Code:
F-0577-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Chopped Kale (12oz)
Item Code:
F-0578-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Fresh Herb Mix (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0579-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Half & Half (5oz and 16oz)
Item Code:
F-0580-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Herb Mix (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0581-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Lettuce Blend (16oz)
Item Code:
F-0582-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Mixed Greens (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0583-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Spring Mix (5oz, 10oz, and 16oz)
Item Code:
F-0584-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Spring Mix and Spinach (5oz, 11oz, and 16oz)
Item Code:
F-0585-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Super Greens (5oz and 16oz)
Item Code:
F-0586-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Organic Sweet Lettuce (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0587-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Pear Gorgonzola (6.7oz)
Item Code:
F-0588-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Parisienne Supreme (16oz)
Item Code:
F-0589-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Premium Romaine (9oz and 18oz)
Item Code:
F-0590-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Roma Sliced (1.5lb)
Item Code:
F-0591-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Romaine Chopped (32oz and 2lb)
Item Code:
F-0592-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Romaine Garden (12oz)
Item Code:
F-0593-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Santa Fe Bowl (5.23oz and 5.7oz)
Item Code:
F-0594-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Shredded Lettuce (8oz, 14oz, 16oz, and 5lb)
Item Code:
F-0595-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Slivered Onions (1lb)
Item Code:
F-0596-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Spinach (8oz, 10oz, and 16oz)
Item Code:
F-0597-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Spinach & Arugula (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0598-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Spinach & Bacon (10.2oz)
Item Code:
F-0599-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Spring Mix (5oz, 10oz, 11oz, and 16oz)
Item Code:
F-0600-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Spring Mix & Spinach (5oz and 10oz)
Item Code:
F-0601-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Sweet & Crunchy (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0602-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Sweet Butter (6oz)
Item Code:
F-0603-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Sweet Dijon Onion (7.6oz)
Item Code:
F-0604-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Sweet Hearts (9oz)
Item Code:
F-0605-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Sweet Lettuce (5oz)
Item Code:
F-0606-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Twisted Avocado Caesar (9.7oz)
Item Code:
F-0607-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Twisted Chopped Asian Caesar (9.6oz)
Item Code:
F-0608-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Twisted Chopped Caesar (9.4oz)
Item Code:
F-0609-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Twisted Chopped Greek Caesar (9.3oz)
Item Code:
F-0610-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Veggie Lover's (11oz)
Item Code:
F-0611-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350
Product: Veggie Spring Mix (7oz)
Item Code:
F-0612-2022
Lot Numbers:
Z324-Z350

Product Images

Image โ€“ Bagged Salad, Use By Date

Image โ€“ Bagged Salad, Use By Date

Photo 1 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Fresh Express Iceberg Garden - Jardin de Iceberg

Photo 1 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Fresh Express Iceberg Garden - Jardin de Iceberg

Photo 2 - Representative Labeling, Fresh Express Iceberg Garden - Jardin de Iceberg

Photo 2 - Representative Labeling, Fresh Express Iceberg Garden - Jardin de Iceberg

Photo 3 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Marketside Tri-Color ColeSlaw

Photo 3 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Marketside Tri-Color ColeSlaw

Photo 4 - Representative Labeling, Marketside Tri-Color ColeSlaw

Photo 4 - Representative Labeling, Marketside Tri-Color ColeSlaw

Photo 5 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Weis Fresh From the Field 50-50 Salad Mix

Photo 5 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Weis Fresh From the Field 50-50 Salad Mix

Photo 6 - Representative Labeling, Weis Fresh From the Field 50-50 Salad Mix

Photo 6 - Representative Labeling, Weis Fresh From the Field 50-50 Salad Mix

Photo 7 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Simply Nature Organic Baby Spinach

Photo 7 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Simply Nature Organic Baby Spinach

Photo 8 - Representative Labeling, Simply Nature Organic Baby Spinach

Photo 8 - Representative Labeling, Simply Nature Organic Baby Spinach

Photo 9 - Representative Labeling, Signature Farms Garden Salad

Photo 9 - Representative Labeling, Signature Farms Garden Salad

Photo 10 - Representative Labeling, Signature Farms Garden Salad

Photo 10 - Representative Labeling, Signature Farms Garden Salad

Photo 11 - Representative Labeling, Little Salad Bar Garden Salad

Photo 11 - Representative Labeling, Little Salad Bar Garden Salad

Photo 12 - Representative Labeling, Little Salad Bar Garden Salad

Photo 12 - Representative Labeling, Little Salad Bar Garden Salad

Photo 13 - Representative Labeling, O Organics Organic Baby Spinach

Photo 13 - Representative Labeling, O Organics Organic Baby Spinach

Photo 14 - Representative Labeling, O Organics Organic Baby Spinach

Photo 14 - Representative Labeling, O Organics Organic Baby Spinach

Photo 15 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Giant Eagle Sweet & Crunchy

Photo 15 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Giant Eagle Sweet & Crunchy

Photo 16 - Representative Labeling, Giant Eagle Sweet & Crunchy

Photo 16 - Representative Labeling, Giant Eagle Sweet & Crunchy

Photo 17 โ€“ Representative Labeling, bowl & basket Baby Spinach

Photo 17 โ€“ Representative Labeling, bowl & basket Baby Spinach

Photo 18 - Representative Labeling, bowl & basket Baby Spinach

Photo 18 - Representative Labeling, bowl & basket Baby Spinach

Photo 19 - Representative Labeling, Market District Salad Kit Ultimate Kale Caesar

Photo 19 - Representative Labeling, Market District Salad Kit Ultimate Kale Caesar

Photo 20 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Market District Salad Kit Ultimate Kale Caesar

Photo 20 โ€“ Representative Labeling, Market District Salad Kit Ultimate Kale Caesar

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89269
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Sold By: 110 domestic distributors; 3 foreign distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 90 products (7,578 cases; 57,471 cases; 3,943 cases; 1,053 cases; 2,594 cases; 611; 2,545 cases; 97,461 cases; 8,383 cases; 9,116 cases; 99,102 cases; 23,787 cases; 12,835 cases; 41,544 cases; 5,501 cases; 7,332 cases; 48,212 cases; 9,122 cases; 1,540 cases; 45,639 cases; 1,150 cases; 15,832 cases; 10,911 cases; 3,277 cases; 11,668 cases; 21,053 cases; 4,464 cases; 40,867 cases; 42,279 cases; 6,902 cases; 27,047 cases; 46,083 cases; 3,816 cases; 295 cases; 14,066 cases; 8,416 cases; 181,969 cases; 26,695 cases; 9,048 cases; 574 cases; 60,508 cases; 6,367 cases; 460 cases; 700 cases; 37,909 cases; 142 cases; 3,009 cases; 3,153 cases; 14,743 cases; 12,107 cases; 555 cases; 1,105 cases; 76,528 cases; 1,188 cases; 3,817 cases; 7,005 cases; 1,424 cases; 4,611 cases; 6,137 cases; 4,558 cases; 7,780 cases; 73,067 cases; 21,273 cases; 7,603 cases; 2,378 cases; 5,106 cases; 5,543 cases; 33,374 cases; 5,878 cases; 9,741 cases; 4,385 cases; 5,798 cases; 211,228 cases; 6,140 cases; 130,592 cases; 2,519 cases; 14,832 cases; 53,698 cases; 25,914 cases; 20,493 cases; 98,358 cases; 195 cases; 9,258 cases; 1,232 cases; 25,120 units; 10,946 cases; 2,895 cases; 11,946 cases; 31,931 cases; 273)
Distributed To: Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin

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