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Class I: serious health riskTerminated

Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) "Italian" Recall

"Italian" (salad product) packed in 9oz

Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) · Streamwood, IL

Risk level
Class I
Reported by FDA
Feb 2, 2022
Recall ID
F-0563-2022
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Summary

Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) recalled "Italian" starting Dec 18, 2021. The FDA classified it as Class I (serious health risk) and published enforcement report F-0563-2022 on Feb 2, 2022. Reason: potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product description

"Italian" (salad product) packed in 9oz. packages

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Z324-Z350

Where it was sold

Products were distributed to 110 domestic distributors (in CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, and WI) and 3 foreign distributors (Canada).

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-0563-2022
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Dec 18, 2021
FDA report date
Feb 2, 2022
Quantity
60,508 cases
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0563-2022, exactly as published.

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City
Streamwood
State
IL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
89269
Address
1109 E Lake St
Code information
Z324-Z350
Postal code
60107-4332
Report date
Feb 2, 2022
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-0563-2022
Classification
Class I
Recalling firm
Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Product quantity
60,508 cases
Termination date
May 17, 2023
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
"Italian" (salad product) packed in 9oz. packages
Distribution pattern
Products were distributed to 110 domestic distributors (in CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, and WI) and 3 foreign distributors (Canada).
Recall initiation date
Dec 18, 2021
Initial firm notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Center classification date
Jan 22, 2022

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0563-2022, published Feb 2, 2022. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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