The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1053-2020·Announced 2020-07-22

Fresh Express Cole Slaw Recalled Due to Cyclospora Risk

Fresh Express America's Fresh Old Fashioned Cole Slaw is recalled due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. Consumers should check for specific product codes and dates.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, particularly given the potential for hospitalization associated with Cyclospora.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling Fresh Express America's Fresh Old Fashioned Cole Slaw (14oz) due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. The affected product contains green cabbage and carrots and is identified by UPC 071279123011. The recall covers specific product codes Z160, Z162, Z164, Z172, Z174, and Z176, with a "USED BY" or "Before" date of 7/13/2020.

The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The distribution pattern includes various Midwestern states and other domestic locations such as AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, and WV, as well as Canada.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product codes and dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or local health authorities regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Express America's Fresh Old Fashioned Cole Slaw" 14oz, UPC 071279123011, Green cabbage & carrots

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 (6)

  • Product Code Z160
  • Z162
  • Z164
  • Z172
  • Z174
  • Z176. USED BY or Before 7/13/2020

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 92 recalled by Fresh Express Incorporated under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 92 products in this recall →