Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination
Fresh Express is recalling 18 oz Hearts of Romaine packages because samples tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed in 11 states and Canada.
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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling 1176 cases of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine, 18 oz, packed in clear flexible plastic packages. The recall was initiated after a sample of the product tested positive for Salmonella.
The affected product, identified by Product Code S270A24, UPC 71279-26201, and a Best Use By Date of Oct 11, was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Canada.
Consumers who purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. This recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 oz, Fresh Express Incorporated, packed in clear flexible plastic package.
- Manufacturer
- Fresh Express Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,176
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)
- Product Code: S270A24
- UPC 71279-26201
- Best Use By Date: Oct 11.
Distribution
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