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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Salad Bowls Recalled for Possible Listeria

Agency Publication Date: December 5, 2024
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Summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling approximately 1,234 cases of Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Chicken Caesar and Santa Fe Greek salad bowls. The recall was issued because the pre-packaged chicken condiment trays included in these bowls may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This chicken was part of a larger recall by the supplier, Bruce Pac. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

The salad bowls may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. These infections are particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Chicken Caesar (5.75 oz) and Santa Fe Greek (5.2 oz) salad bowls sold in plastic trays.
  2. Identify affected products by checking for UPC codes 71279407074 or 71279407135 and lot codes beginning with 'S' or 'Z'. Expiration dates on the packaging range from September 29, 2024, to November 2, 2024. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Fresh Express Incorporated for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions or wish to report a concern.

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 Gourmet Cafe Chicken Caesar (5.75 oz)
UPC Codes:
71279407074
Lot Numbers:
S268
S270
S274
S275
S277
S281
S282
S285
S288
Z257
Z262
Z267
Z271
Z274
Date Ranges: Exp 09/29/2024, Exp 10/04/2024, Exp 10/09/2024, Exp 10/13/2024, Exp 10/15/2024, Exp 10/16/2024, Exp 10/19/2024, Exp 10/20/2024, Exp 10/22/2024, Exp 10/26/2024, Exp 10/27/2024, Exp 10/30/2024, Exp 11/02/2024

Case Code: 071279565620

Product: Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Santa Fe Greek (5.2 oz)
UPC Codes:
71279407135
Lot Numbers:
Z257 (Exp 09/30/2024)
Z262 (Exp 10/05/2024)
Z267 (Exp 10/10/2024)
Z271 (Exp 10/14/2024)

Case Code: 71279-56704

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 95629
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fresh Express Incorpated
Sold By: retail locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (1024 Cases; 210 Cases)
Distributed To: Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Minnesota, Indiana, California, Utah, Vermont, Texas, Wisconsin

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