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Class I: serious health riskTerminated

Chiquita Brands International Fresh Express Recall

Fresh Express, Italian, Crunchy Romaine Lettuce and Red Cabbage Salad, 10oz clear plast…

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. · Charlotte, NC

Risk level
Class I
Reported by FDA
May 21, 2014
Recall ID
F-1932-2014
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Summary

Chiquita Brands International recalled Fresh Express starting Mar 28, 2014. The FDA classified it as Class I (serious health risk) and published enforcement report F-1932-2014 on May 21, 2014. Reason: Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product description

Fresh Express, Italian, Crunchy Romaine Lettuce and Red Cabbage Salad, 10oz clear plastic bags, UPC: 71279-21100.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Product Code: H071A11A, Best buy date: 26-Mar

Where it was sold

CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NY, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT WV and DC.

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
  • If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
  • Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
  • If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1932-2014
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Mar 28, 2014
FDA report date
May 21, 2014
Quantity
60 cases
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Chiquita Brands International, Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1932-2014, exactly as published.

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City
Charlotte
State
NC
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
67877
Address
550 S Caldwell St
Code information
Product Code: H071A11A, Best buy date: 26-Mar
Postal code
28202-2633
Report date
May 21, 2014
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-1932-2014
Classification
Class I
Recalling firm
Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Product quantity
60 cases
Termination date
May 29, 2014
Reason for recall
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Fresh Express, Italian, Crunchy Romaine Lettuce and Red Cabbage Salad, 10oz clear plastic bags, UPC: 71279-21100.
Distribution pattern
CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NY, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT WV and DC.
Recall initiation date
Mar 28, 2014
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Center classification date
May 10, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-1932-2014, published May 21, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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