The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0603-2022·Announced 2022-02-02

Fresh Express Sweet Butter Salad Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Fresh Express Inc is recalling approximately 98,358 cases of "Sweet Butter" salad in 6oz. packages due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to retailers in 20 U.S. states and Canada.

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: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness, and the product reaches a broad distribution network across multiple states and countries. Although no reported illnesses are mentioned in the source text, the FDA's Class I designation and the serious nature of the hazard warrant a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Inc, a division of Chiquita Brands, is recalling "Sweet Butter" salad product sold in 6oz. packages (code Z324-Z350) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was 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 3 foreign distributors in Canada. Approximately 98,358 cases are subject to this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns are advised to contact the recalling firm or the FDA for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
"Sweet Butter" (salad product) packed in 6oz. packages
Manufacturer
Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Salad
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

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

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