Why it was recalled
USDA MDP program had a positive sample result for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Product description
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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Code: I246A5BMG, Use-By-Date: September 16, 2012.
Where it was sold
Initial distribution to: IL, MI, MN, ND, NY, NJ, SD, WI, IA, IN, OH and PA. Waiting for distribution information from firm.
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-0026-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Sep 22, 2012
- FDA report date
- Oct 17, 2012
- Quantity
- xx
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Fresh Express Incorporated
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0026-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Salinas
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 63256
- Address
- 900 E Blanco Rd
- Code information
- Code: I246A5BMG, Use-By-Date: September 16, 2012.
- Postal code
- 93901-4419
- Report date
- Oct 17, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0026-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Fresh Express Incorporated
- Product quantity
- xx
- Termination date
- Feb 12, 2013
- Reason for recall
- USDA MDP program had a positive sample result for Listeria Monocytogenes.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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.
- Distribution pattern
- Initial distribution to: IL, MI, MN, ND, NY, NJ, SD, WI, IA, IN, OH and PA. Waiting for distribution information from firm.
- Recall initiation date
- Sep 22, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Oct 9, 2012