Why it was recalled
FDA IEH sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine was found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Product description
Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag UPC 71279 26102. Fresh Express, Salinas, CA.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
G222B3A; Use by August 23.
Where it was sold
AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.
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-2131-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 26, 2012
- FDA report date
- Sep 12, 2012
- Quantity
- unknown at this time
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Fresh Express Incorporated
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2131-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Salinas
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 63003
- Address
- 900 E Blanco Rd
- Code information
- G222B3A; Use by August 23.
- Postal code
- 93901-4419
- Report date
- Sep 12, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2131-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Fresh Express Incorporated
- Product quantity
- unknown at this time
- Termination date
- Feb 12, 2013
- Reason for recall
- FDA IEH sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine was found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag UPC 71279 26102. Fresh Express, Salinas, CA.
- Distribution pattern
- AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 26, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Sep 6, 2012