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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Fresh Location Salads Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: May 26, 2023
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Summary

The H.T. Hackney Company has recalled 2,344 units of Fresh Location brand salads because they may contain metal fragments. The recall includes five specific salad varieties: Apple Cranberry Walnut, Turkey Caesar, Chef Salad with Ranch, Garden Salad with Ranch, and Caesar Salad. These products were sold in clear plastic containers ranging from 6.00 oz to 8.75 oz and were marked with a "Fresh by" date of May 19, 2023. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date, but consumers are urged to stop using these products immediately.

Risk

Eating food containing metal fragments can cause serious physical injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. These fragments also pose a significant choking hazard.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Fresh Location brand salads sold in clear plastic containers, including Apple Cranberry Walnut (7.5oz), Turkey Caesar (7.5oz), Chef Salad with Ranch (8.75oz), Garden Salad with Ranch (7.25oz), and Caesar Salad (6.00oz). All affected products have a 'Fresh by' date of 5/19/2023.
  2. Check the UPC barcode on your salad packaging to see if it matches any of the following: 855110008152, 850036694021, 855110008107, 855110008114, or 855110008015.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact The H.T. Hackney Company for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information 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 location Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad (7.5oz)
UPC Codes:
855110008152
Lot Numbers:
Fresh by: 5/19/2023
GTIN:
855110008152

Clear plastic container. Recall #: F-0958-2023.

Product: Fresh location Turkey Caesar Salad (7.5oz)
UPC Codes:
850036694021
Lot Numbers:
Fresh by: 5/19/2023
GTIN:
850036694021

Clear plastic container. Recall #: F-0959-2023.

Product: Fresh location Chef Salad with Ranch (8.75oz)
UPC Codes:
855110008107
Lot Numbers:
Fresh by: 5/19/2023
GTIN:
855110008107

Clear plastic container. Recall #: F-0960-2023.

Product: Fresh location Garden Salad with Ranch (7.25oz)
UPC Codes:
855110008114
Lot Numbers:
Fresh by: 5/19/2023
GTIN:
855110008114

Clear plastic container. Recall #: F-0961-2023.

Product: Fresh location Caesar Salad (6.00oz)
UPC Codes:
855110008015
Lot Numbers:
Fresh by: 5/19/2023
GTIN:
855110008015

Clear plastic container. Recall #: F-0962-2023.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92360
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: The H.T. Hackney Company
Sold By: Retailers in IL, IN, MI, and OH
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5 products (44 Units; 244 units; 1012 units; 323 units; 721 units)
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio

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