The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1101-2020·Announced 2020-07-22

Fresh Express Recalls Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar Salad

Fresh Express is recalling Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar Salad products due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.

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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves a high-risk pathogen (Cyclospora) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar Salad, 11.4 oz., UPC 075450246728. The recall involves ready-to-eat salad products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and/or carrot ingredients.

The recall is being conducted due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. The affected products are identified by Product Codes Z158, Z162, Z163, and Z164, and have a "USED BY" or "Before" date of 7/08/2020.

The products were distributed in the Midwestern states of 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 in Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar Salad 11.4 oz., UPC 075450246728, Green & red cabbage & green onions

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 (4)

  • Product Code Z158
  • Z162
  • Z163
  • Z164. USED BY or Before 7/08/2020

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 →