Fresh Express Romaine Lettuce Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes
Fresh Express is recalling 9 oz. bags of Romaine lettuce due to a positive Listeria Monocytogenes test result.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is Class I, which mandates a score of 5 per the rubric, and the hazard involves Listeria Monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling 9 oz. bags of Fresh Express Leafy Green Romaine (Crunchy Romaine Lettuce & Tender Green Leaf Lettuce). The product is identified by UPC 71279-26112 and has a Use-By-Date of September 16, 2012.
The recall was initiated because the USDA MDP program obtained a positive sample result for Listeria Monocytogenes. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.
Initial distribution of the affected product included Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York, New Jersey, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Consumers should check their refrigerators for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Fresh Express Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- Code: I246A5BMG
- Use-By-Date: September 16
- 2012.
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