REVISED PRESS RELEASE -- Fresh Express Issues a Precautionary Recall of Products Containing Iceberg, Red Cabbage and Carrots Produced at its Streamwood, IL Facility Due to a Potential Cyclospora Risk
ORLANDO, Fla., July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release corrects a prior version published on June 27, 2020 and is updated to revise two inadvertent product omissions, ounce and UPC corrections. Facts of the precautionary recall remain the same.
Fresh Express, out of an abundance of caution, has issued a voluntary recall of branded and private label salad products produced at its Streamwood, IL facility that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 200 illnesses have been reported in connection with a current outbreak of Cyclospora occurring in primarily Midwest states.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite. A person may become infected after ingesting contaminated food or water. Common symptoms include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches and fatigue. The infection is treated with antibiotics and most people respond quickly to treatment.
The Fresh Express recall includes only those salads that are clearly marked with the letter Z at the beginning of the Product Code, which is located in the upper right-hand corner of the front of the package. Products containing the ingredients iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrots AND displaying the Product Code Z178, or a lower number, are recalled.
Recalled products were distributed to select retail stores between June 6 and June 26 in various states including, for example, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
No other Fresh Express products are subject to recall.
Fresh Express customers have been notified of the recall and instructed to immediately remove recalled products from all store shelves, distribution and other inventories to ensure they are no longer available for sale or consumption.
Consumers who may have a recalled salad should discard it immediately and not eat it. Consumers with questions, or to obtain refunds, may contact the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at (800) 242-5472 on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fresh Express takes food safety matters very seriously, stringently follows all mandated regulations and implements preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Fresh Express is working in close coordination with FDA in its continuing investigation to identify a definitive source of the current Cyclospora outbreak.
Recalled Product Details
Fresh Express Precautionary Recall 06/27/2020
Streamwood IL Facility-Produced Salads Containing Iceberg Lettuce, Red Cabbage or Carrots AND Product Code of Z178 or a Lower Number
(No other Fresh Express salads are included in this recall)
BRAND/PRODUCT NAME/SIZE SELECT STORE | UPC | PRODUCTION CODE | USE BY OR BEFORE | POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES IN SELECT STORES |
Fresh Express America's Fresh Old Fashioned Cole Slawtm 14 oz | 071279123011 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-13 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express America's Fresh 3 Color Deli Cole Slawtm 14 oz | 071279123004 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-14 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Asian 12 oz | 071279302027 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-13 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Bacon & Bleu 10.9 oz | 071279306063 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch 11.3 oz | 071279309071 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar 11.4 oz | 071279306049 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Pomegranate 10.3 oz | 071279309101 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-14 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Poppyseed 11.7 oz | 071279309118 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-14 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Southwest 11.5 oz | 071279306025 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp 11.1 oz | 071279309064 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-13 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Thai 'N' Cashews 11.7 oz | 071279309248 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express American 11 oz. | 071279241005 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Fancy Greens 7 oz | 071279232010 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Farmer's Garden 9 oz | 071279281025 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Creative Classics Chopped Asian 6.25 oz | 071279407111 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
BRAND/PRODUCT NAME/SIZE SELECT STORE | UPC | PRODUCTION CODE | USE BY OR BEFORE | POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES IN SELECT STORES |
Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Creative Classics Mediterranean 5.12 oz | 071279407142 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Creative Classics Turkey & Bacon Chef | 071279407081 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Green & Crisp / Verde y Crujiente 11 oz | 071279108049 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden / Lechuga Repollo 12 oz | 071279103020 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden / Lechuga Repollo 24 oz | 071279104119 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden / Lechuga Repollo 3 lbs | 071279106014 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Italian 9 oz | 071279211008 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Lettuce Trio / Lechuga Trío 9 oz | 071279108094 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Premium Romaine / Lechuga Romana Especial 9 oz | 071279108087 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Premium Slaw Salad Kit Asian Avocado 9.7 oz | 071279126043 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Premium Slaw Salad Kit Smoked BBQ Sriracha 11.1 oz | 071279126029 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Premium Slaw Salad Kit Honey Pecan 9.3 oz | 071279126036 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express SHREDS Iceberg 14 oz | 071279152004 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express SHREDS 8 oz | 071279151014 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Veggie Lover's 11 oz | 071279281001 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Fresh Express Veggie Spring Mix 7 oz | 071279281049 | Z178 or Lower | Jun-25 | AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV |
Giant Eagle American (Family Size) 24 oz | 030034930370 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Chopped Asian Style Salad Kit 12 oz | 030034923310 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Chopped BBQ Ranch Salad Kit 11.3 oz | 030034923303 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
BRAND/PRODUCT NAME/SIZE SELECT STORE | UPC | PRODUCTION CODE | USE BY OR BEFORE | POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES IN SELECT STORES |
Giant Eagle Chopped Chipotle Cheddar Salad Kit 11.4 oz | 030034923389 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Chopped Mediterranean Salad Kit 9.9 oz | 030034923372 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Chopped Southwest Style Salad Kit 11.5 oz | 030034923327 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Chopped Sunflower Crisp Salad Kit 11.1 oz | 030034923396 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Life's Getting Fresher Coleslaw 16 oz | 030034923099 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Life's Getting Fresher Fresh American Blend 11 oz | 030034923105 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Life's Getting Fresher Fresh Garden Salad Blend 12 oz | 030034923198 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Life's Getting Fresher Fresh Italian Blend 9 oz | 030034923112 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Life's Getting Fresher Fresh Romaine Garden Salad Blend 12 oz | 030034923167 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Life's Getting Fresher Fresh Shredded Iceberg Lettuce 8 oz | 030034923150 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Life's Getting Fresher Veggie Lovers 11 oz | 030034923280 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Giant Eagle Shredded Lettuce 16 oz | 030034923204 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | MD, OH, PA, WV |
Hy-Vee American Salad Mix 12 oz | 075450120479 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Asian Salad 13.7 oz | 075450246681 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch Salad 12.8 oz | 075450247152 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-8 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar Salad 11.4 oz | 075450246728 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-8 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Southwest Salad 13.4 oz | 075450246698 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Sunflower Crunch Salad 13.2 oz | 075450246704 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Cole Slaw Mix 16 oz | 075450120516 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Garden Salad 12 oz | 075450246742 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-3 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Greener Supreme Salad Mix 12 oz | 075450120462 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Italian Salad Mix 10 oz | 075450120486 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Romaine Salad Mix 12 oz | 075450120585 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Shredded Lettuce 8 oz | 075450120530 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-6 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Hy-Vee Veggie Deluxe Salad Mix 12 oz | 075450085303 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI |
Little Salad Bar Asian Chopped Salad Kit 12 oz | 4099100086966 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI |
Little Salad Bar Chef Salad 6.2 oz | 4099100107364 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI |
Little Salad Bar Classic Coleslaw 14 oz | 041498302177 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI |
BRAND/PRODUCT NAME/SIZE SELECT STORE | UPC | PRODUCTION CODE | USE BY OR BEFORE | POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES IN SELECT STORES |
Little Salad Bar Garden Salad 12 oz | 4099100082975 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-3 | AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI |
Little Salad Bar Southwest Chopped Salad Kit 12 oz | 4099100087024 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-8 | AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI |
Little Salad Bar Sunflower Chopped Salad Kit 11.1 oz | 4099100087901 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI |
Marketside Baby Greens Salad 6 oz | 681131027922 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-7 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Asian 13.7 oz | 681131007047 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-7 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Avocado Ranch 9.5 oz | 681131221528 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-8 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Cherry Almond Gorgonzola 13.8 oz | 681131148375 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-6 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Kale Pecan Cranberry 7 oz | 681131221320 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-8 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Southwest 13.4 oz | 681131007061 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Sunflower Bacon Crunch 13.8 oz | 681131148344 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-8 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Sunflower Bacon Crunch 22.1 oz | 681131276535 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-8 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Classic Iceberg Salad 12 oz | 681131328944 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-7 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Classic Iceberg Salad 24 oz | 681131328951 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-7 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Crisp Greens 12 oz | 681131387552 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-7 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Kale Slaw 12 oz | 681131221573 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-6 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Premium Romaine Salad 18 oz | 681131388078 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-8 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Premium Romaine Salad 9 oz | 681131387538 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Shredded Iceberg Lettuce 16 oz | 681131532099 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Shredded Iceberg Lettuce 8 oz | 681131328968 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-9 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Marketside Tri-Color Cole Slaw 16 oz | 681131387484 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-10 | IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI |
Signature Farms Coleslaw 3 Color 14 oz | 021130111691 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-13 | IA, IN, IL |
Signature Farms Garden Salad 12 oz | 021130981359 | Z178 or Lower | Jun-27 | IA, IN, IL |
Signature Farms Lettuce Shreds 8 oz | 021130112180 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-3 | IA, IN, IL |
Signature Farms Green & Crisp 11 oz | 021130419128 | Z178 or Lower | Jul 14 | IA, IN, IL |
Signature Farms Premium Romaine 9 oz | 021130419166 | Z178 or Lower | Jul 14 | IA, IN, IL |
Wholesome Pantry Organic Chopped Sesame Asian Salad Kit 10.9 oz | 041190066308 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-12 | CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA |
Wholesome Pantry Organic Sesame Asian Salad Kit 13 oz | 041190066292 | Z178 or Lower | Jul-11 | CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA |
SOURCE Fresh Express
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