Food Recall Check
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Sep 22, 2012 (14 years ago)

Fresh Express Leafy Green Romaine recall

Recalled by Fresh Express Incorporated · Salinas, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

USDA MDP program had a positive sample result for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Fresh Express Leafy Green Romaine; Crunchy Romaine Lettuce & Tender Green Leaf Lettuce 9 oz. bag, Keep refrigerated, no preservatives. UPC 71279-26112. Fresh Express Incorporated Salinas, CA.

Quantity: xx

Food: Leafy greens & salads

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Code: I246A5BMG, Use-By-Date: September 16, 2012.

Where it was sold

Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota North Dakota New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota Wisconsin

FDA's distribution note: Initial distribution to: IL, MI, MN, ND, NY, NJ, SD, WI, IA, IN, OH and PA. Waiting for distribution information from firm.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Fresh Express Incorporated
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Sep 22, 2012
In FDA report of
Oct 17, 2012
Terminated
Feb 12, 2013
FDA recall number
F-0026-2013 · event 63256
Official record
FDA enforcement report search

Other recalls by Fresh Express Incorporated

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Cyclospora

Wholesome Pantry Organic Sesame Asian Salad Kit

Reason Ready to Eat salad products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients are recalled due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.

Fresh Express Incorporated 32 states F-1141-2020
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Cyclospora

Wholesome Pantry Organic Chopped Sesame Asian Salad Kit

Reason Ready to Eat salad products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients are recalled due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.

Fresh Express Incorporated 32 states F-1140-2020
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Cyclospora

Signature Farms Premium Romaine

Reason Ready to Eat salad products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients are recalled due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.

Fresh Express Incorporated 32 states F-1139-2020
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Cyclospora

Signature Farms Green & Crisp

Reason Ready to Eat salad products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients are recalled due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.

Fresh Express Incorporated 32 states F-1138-2020

Recent leafy greens & salads recalls

All leafy greens & salads recalls
Class I · High risk Ongoing Salmonella

BH Bold Chef Salad Kit

Reason Potential contamination with Salmonella.

Taylor Fresh Foods Inc 27 states H-1368-2026
Class I · High risk Ongoing Salmonella

Soup Mix

Reason Jalapenos have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLc LA, TX H-1373-2026