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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Fresh Express Caesar Supreme Bagged Salad Recalled for Possible E. coli

Agency Publication Date: November 24, 2020
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Summary

Fresh Express Incorpated is recalling 4,782 cases of Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme bagged salad due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli (E. coli) STEC O26. The recall affects 10.5-ounce bags sold in 6-count cases. Consumers should check their packaging for specific lot codes and use-by dates to determine if their salad is part of this recall.

Risk

The salad may be contaminated with E. coli STEC O26, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. While most healthy adults recover within a week, some people may develop a form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

What You Should Do

  1. Check your salad packaging for 'FRESH EXPRESS KIT CAESAR SUPREME' (10.5 oz / 298g) with Product Code S296, Use-by Date NOV 8 20, UPC Code 0 7127930104 4, and Lot S296.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: FRESH EXPRESS KIT CAESAR SUPREME (10.5 oz / 298g)
Variants: Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Italian Artisan Cheeses, Savory Garlic Croutons
Item Code:
S296
UPC Codes:
071279301044
Lot Numbers:
S296
Date Ranges: Use by Date NOV 8 20

Recall #: F-0138-2021; Quantity: 4,782 Cases/6 bags per case

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86778
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fresh Express Incorpated
Sold By: Retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4,782 Cases/6 bags per case
Distributed To: Nationwide

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