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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Fresh Express and Makoto Salad Kits Recalled for Possible Listeria

Agency Publication Date: April 21, 2023
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Summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling 5,827 cases of Fresh Express Chopped Kit Caesar, Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar, and Premium Makoto Honey Ginger Salad Kits because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The kits were distributed to Publix Super Markets in several southeastern states. No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers should return these products to the store for a full refund or throw them away.

Risk

The products may be contaminated with 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. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Fresh Express Chopped Kit Caesar (9.4 oz), Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar (11.3 oz), and Premium Makoto Honey Ginger Salad Kits (8.75 oz) with code G075.
  2. Check the package for the following identifiers: Fresh Express Caesar (UPC 071279309194, Use-By 04/02/23), Fresh Express Chipotle Cheddar (UPC 071279306049, Use-By 04/02/23), and Makoto Honey Ginger (UPC 041415183865, Use-By 03/31/23).
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full 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 regarding this recall.

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 Chopped Kit Caesar Romaine Lettuce (9.4 oz)
UPC Codes:
071279309194
Lot Numbers:
G075/ 04/02/23

Recall #: F-0753-2023

Product: Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar (11.3 oz)
UPC Codes:
071279306049
Lot Numbers:
G075/ 04/02/23

Recall #: F-0754-2023

Product: Premium Makoto Honey Ginger Salad Kit (8.75 oz)by Makoto
UPC Codes:
041415183865
Lot Numbers:
G075/ 03/31/23

Recall #: F-0755-2023; Distributed by Publix Super Markets

Product Images

Labeling, Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar, Front

Labeling, Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar, Front

Labeling, Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar, Back

Labeling, Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar, Back

Labeling, Publix Makoto Honey Ginger Salad Kit, Front

Labeling, Publix Makoto Honey Ginger Salad Kit, Front

Labeling, Publix Makoto Honey Ginger Salad Kit, Back

Labeling, Publix Makoto Honey Ginger Salad Kit, Back

Labeling, Fresh Express Chopped Kit, Caesar, Front

Labeling, Fresh Express Chopped Kit, Caesar, Front

Labeling, Fresh Express Chopped Kit, Caesar, Back

Labeling, Fresh Express Chopped Kit, Caesar, Back

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92068
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fresh Express Incorpated
Sold By: Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (3,333cs/6/9.4oz bags; 1,299cs/6/11.3oz bags; 1,195 cs/6/8.75oz bags)
Distributed To: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

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