The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0146-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Fresh Express American Salad Recalled for Incorrect Condiment Kits

Fresh Express is recalling American Salad bags that may contain incorrect condiment kits. Consumers in six states should check their products.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, but the hazard is a labeling/packaging error (incorrect condiment kits) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily recalling Fresh Express American Salad, 11 oz. bags with Product Code G264A12B and a Use-By Date of OCT 05. The recall was initiated because the company inadvertently inserted incorrect condiment kits into some of the salad bags.

The affected product was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The total quantity involved in the recall is 480 cases, which contains 6 bags per case, for a total of 2,880 bags.

Consumers who have purchased this specific product should check their refrigerators for the product code and use-by date listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard the salad or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Express American Salad, 11 oz., Product Code G264A12B, Use-By Date OCT 05

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 (1)

  • G264A12B

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: