Fresh
Express Issues Recall of Limited Quantity of 18 oz. Hearts of Romaine Salad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- October 11, 2012 - Charlotte, North Carolina – Fresh Express Incorporated is
conducting a voluntary, precautionary recall of a limited quantity of Fresh
Express Hearts of Romaine Salad with a Use-by Date of October 11 and Product
Code of S270A24 due to a possible health risk from Salmonella.
No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to
Fresh Express at this time in association with this recall. No other Fresh
Express products are subject to this recall.
The recall notification is being issued out of an abundance
of caution based on an isolated instance in which a random sample yielded a
positive result for Salmonella as part of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration’s random sample testing program. Fresh Express is coordinating
closely with regulatory officials.
Fresh Express customer service representatives are already
contacting relevant retailers to confirm the recalled product has been removed
from store shelves and inventories and that none is available for consumer
purchase. Customers with questions are instructed to contact their Fresh
Express customer service representative. The recalled salads were distributed
primarily in the West-Northwest and Midwest regions of the U.S.
Consumers who may have purchased the recalled salad are
asked not to eat it, but to throw it out instead. Fresh Express is offering a
full refund. Consumers with questions or who would like to secure a refund may
call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242-5472 during the
hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Specific recall information follows:
- Product
Being Recalled: Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine in 18 oz. package
- Product
Code: S270A24 (located in upper right corner on front of package)
- Use-by
Date: October 11 (also located in upper right hand corner of package)
- Distribution:
Primarily in West-Northwest and Midwest regions of the U.S.
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Salmonella is an organism that may
cause fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and possibly bloody diarrhea in
healthy individuals. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in
young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune
systems. Consumers with these symptoms should consult their health care
provider.
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Fresh Express Precautionary Salad
Recall- 10/11/12 (No other Fresh Express Salads are included in this recall)
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Fresh
ExpressHearts of Romaine SIZE18
oz. UPC 071279-262017
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Production
Code S270A24 Best If Used By Date OCT
11
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POSSIBLE
DISTRIBUTIONSTATES
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AZ,
AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, LA, MN, MT, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY