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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 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
- Manufacturer
- Fresh Express Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat Salad
- Hazard
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.
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