The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0763-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kits Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts

Fresh Express is recalling Caesar salad kits because the condiment packets contain undeclared walnuts, a tree nut allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (tree nuts/walnuts), which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), because the condiment kits in some bags contain undeclared allergens: tree nuts (walnuts). The product is packed in clear flexible plastic bags and carries the Product Code G163B13A.

The recall involves 2,449 cases, totaling 14,694 bags of 7.6 oz each. The affected product has a Use-By-Date of 6/26/2016. Distribution was limited to the following states and districts: AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.

Consumers with this product should check the Use-By-Date and Product Code to determine if it is affected. Individuals with a tree nut allergy should avoid consuming the product. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), Fresh Express Incorporated, 550 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte, NC 28202, packed in clear flexible plastic bags. Product Code: G163B13A

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)

  • Use-By-Date 6/26/2016

Distribution