The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0586-2022·Announced 2022-02-02

Organic Super Greens Salad Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Fresh Express Inc is recalling "Organic Super Greens" salad in 5oz and 16oz packages due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 7,603 cases distributed to domestic and Canadian 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I and involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls must score at least 4, and Listeria contamination even without reported illness constitutes a Severe hazard.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Inc (a division of Chiquita Brands) is recalling "Organic Super Greens" salad products packed in 5oz and 16oz packages. The recall has been issued because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products bear code Z324-Z350. A total of 7,603 cases were distributed to 110 domestic distributors across 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 to 3 foreign distributors in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Anyone who has consumed this product and has concerns about their health should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
"Organic Super Greens" (salad product) packed in 5oz. and 16oz. packages
Manufacturer
Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Hazard
  • listeria
  • contamination

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

Distributed in 20 states:

  • CT
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • ND
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • VA
  • WI