The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1108-2020·Announced 2020-07-22

Fresh Express Recalls Hy-Vee Romaine Salad Mix Due to Cyclospora Risk

Fresh Express is recalling Hy-Vee Romaine Salad Mix due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. Consumers should check their refrigerators for the affected product.

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.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling Hy-Vee Romaine Salad Mix 12 oz. (UPC 075450120585) because of a possible health risk from Cyclospora. The product contains romaine lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage. The recall covers product with codes Z158, Z161, Z162, and Z163, and a "USED BY" or "Before" date of 7/11/2020.

The affected product was 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 who have this product in their possession should check the packaging for the specific UPC and product codes listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Hy-Vee Romaine Salad Mix 12 oz., UPC 075450120585, Romaine lettuce, carrots & red cabbage

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
  • Z161
  • Z162
  • Z163. USED BY or Before 7/11/2020

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 →