Green Leaf Shreds Salad Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
Fresh Express Inc recalls Green Leaf Shreds salad packages due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 110 domestic distributors across 20 U.S. states and 3 foreign distributors.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which by the agency's own classification establishes a minimum severity of Severe (4). Although no illnesses have been reported and contamination is potential rather than confirmed, the official Class I designation takes precedence.
Plain-English summary
Fresh Express Inc is recalling Green Leaf Shreds salad product packed in 4.5-ounce packages due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is identified by code Z324-Z350.
Distribution included 9,048 cases shipped to 110 domestic distributors in Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as 3 foreign distributors in Canada.
Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium that poses a serious health risk, particularly to vulnerable populations. Consumers should refer to the official FDA recall notice for specific guidance regarding product identification and recommended actions.
The recalled product
- Product
- "Green Leaf Shreds" (salad product) packed in 4.5oz. packages
- Manufacturer
- Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat Salad
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,048
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)
- Z324-Z350
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 90 recalled by Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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