The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0876-2024·Announced 2024-02-21

Fresh Express Salad Kit Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Fresh Express Kit Salsa! Ensalada salad kits are recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the cheese condiment. The affected 12.1 oz bags were distributed to AL, FL, GA, CA, UT, WA, 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: FDA Class I recall for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Per the rubric rules, FDA Class I recalls mandate a minimum severity score of 4, regardless of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Kit Salsa! Ensalada with condiments is being recalled. The salad kit contains Iceberg and Romaine lettuce, Salsa Ranch dressing, and Nacho Taco seasoned cheese with yellow and blue tortilla strips. The recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the cheese condiment pack, which was recalled by the cheese supplier.

The affected product is a 12.1 oz salad bag (6 bags per case, UPC 071279309026). A total of 4,826 cases were distributed to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, California, Utah, Washington, and Canada. The affected lot numbers are S002, S003, S005, S008, S009, S012, S015, S019, S023, S026, S030, S033, S353, S356, S361, S362, and S364, with salad expiration dates ranging from January 6, 2024 to February 20, 2024. The condiment packs have use-by dates from February 28, 2024 to April 4, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Express Kit Salsa! Ensalada with condiments(toppings that include cheese), labeled salad bag (Iceberg & Romaine Lettuce, Salsa Ranch Dressing, Nacho Taco Seasoned Cheese Yellow & Blue Tortilla Strips), Net Wt 12.1 oz, 6 bags per case. UPC 071279309026
Manufacturer
Fresh Express Incorpated
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 (20)

  • Lot Number:S002
  • S003
  • S005
  • S008
  • S009
  • S012
  • S015
  • S019
  • S023
  • S026
  • S030
  • S033
  • S353
  • S356
  • S361
  • S362
  • S364 Expiration/Use By Date : 01/06/2024
  • 01/10/2024
  • 01/15/2024
  • 01/16/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • AL
  • CA
  • FL
  • GA
  • UT
  • WA