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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 7, 2012 (14 years ago)

Fresh Express 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

Product tested positive for Salmonella

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Fresh Express brand, Fresh Spinach, 9 oz.

Quantity: 6610 units

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.

Lot #S299B25

Where it was sold

Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Kansas Missouri Montana Nebraska New Mexico Nevada Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wyoming

FDA's distribution note: AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WY.

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
Nov 7, 2012
In FDA report of
Jan 9, 2013
Terminated
Aug 21, 2014
FDA recall number
F-0859-2013 · event 63657
Official record
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