The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0634-2016·Announced 2016-03-02

Fresh Express Chopped Romaine Lettuce Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Fresh Express is recalling Club Size Chopped Romaine Lettuce because it contains undeclared milk, eggs, wheat, and fish.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared Allergens: milk, eggs, wheat and fish."

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling Club Size Chopped Romaine Lettuce, 32 oz., in clear flexible plastic bags. The product contains condiments in a separate clear flexible plastic bag.

The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, and fish. The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and Maryland. The specific code information for the recalled product is Use By Feb 19, G034A06A.

Consumers with this product should check the packaging for the specific code and date. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Express, Club Size, Chopped Romaine Lettuce, 32 oz., in clear flexible plastic bags, containing condiments in a separate clear flexible plastic bag.

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 (2)

  • Use By Feb 19
  • G034A06A

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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