Veggie Lover's Salad Recalled for Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
A salad product from Fresh Express (Veggie Lover's, 31,931 cases) sold across the U.S. and Canada is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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 of a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes), which requires a minimum score of 4 per the classification rule. Although no illnesses have been reported, the FDA's Class I designation indicates the product poses a serious potential health threat.
Plain-English summary
Fresh Express Inc, a division of Chiquita Brands, is recalling Veggie Lover's salad in 11 oz packages (product code Z324-Z350). The recall affects approximately 31,931 cases distributed to retailers and 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, Wisconsin, and Canada.
The recall is due to potential contamination of the salad with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers who purchased this product should identify whether they have the affected product by checking the product code. For guidance on returns or disposal, consumers should contact Fresh Express Inc or visit the FDA website for the complete recall information.
The recalled product
- Product
- "Veggie Lover's" (salad product) packed in 11oz. packages
- Manufacturer
- Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
- Category
- Food — Salad / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- listeria
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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