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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Fresh Express and Publix Lettuce and Spinach Recalled for Listeria

Agency Publication Date: January 17, 2024
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Summary

Fresh Express Incorporated has recalled 3,201 units of fresh lettuce and spinach products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 2-pound bags of lettuce and 8-ounce or 9-ounce bags of spinach sold under the Fresh Express and Publix brands. Consumers can identify affected products by checking for specific "Use By" dates in mid-December 2023 and lot codes G322 or G332 printed on the front of the packaging. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

The products tested positive for 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. This recall affects 2lb bags of lettuce (code G322, Use By DEC-15-23), Fresh Express Spinach 8 oz (code G332, Use By DEC-15-23, UPC 071279132044), and Publix Spinach 9 oz (code G322, Use By DEC-14-23, UPC 041415008861).
  2. Check the "Use By" date and lot code (G322 or G332) printed on the front of the plastic bag to determine if your product is included in the recall.
  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. If you have consumed any of the recalled products and feel ill, contact your healthcare provider or a medical professional immediately.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.

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: Lettuce (2lb)by Fresh Express
Lot Numbers:
G322 (Best if use by: DEC-15-23)

Packaged in clear plastic bags.

Product: Spinach (8 oz / 227g)by Fresh Express
UPC Codes:
071279132044
Lot Numbers:
G332 (USE BY: DEC-15-23)
Product: Spinach (9 oz / 255g)by Publix
UPC Codes:
041415008861
Lot Numbers:
G322 (USE BY: DEC-14-23)

Product Images

Labeling, Fresh Express Spinach (Front)

Labeling, Fresh Express Spinach (Front)

Labeling, Fresh Express Spinach (Back)

Labeling, Fresh Express Spinach (Back)

Labeling, Publix Spinach (Front)

Labeling, Publix Spinach (Front)

Labeling, Publix Spinach (Back)

Labeling, Publix Spinach (Back)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93633
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fresh Express Incorpated
Sold By: Publix
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (2,556cs/5/2lb bags; 645cs/12/8oz bags + 2,180cs/129oz bags)
Distributed To: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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