The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1252-2016·Announced 2016-05-04

Fresh Express Baby Spinach Recalled for Undeclared Almond Allergen

Fresh Express is recalling 12-ounce bags of Family Size Baby Spinach due to an undeclared almond allergen. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, and Maryland.

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 involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (almonds), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling 2,800 bags of Family Size Baby Spinach, Net Wt. 12oz, in clear flexible plastic bags. The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, specifically almonds, which was not listed on the product packaging.

The affected product is identified by the Use By date of Jan 24 and Product Code G010A17A. The recall quantity consists of 350 cases, with each case containing 8 bags. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, and Maryland.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific Use By date and Product Code. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Express, Family Size Baby Spinach, Net Wt. 12oz in clear flexible plastic bags.

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 (3)

  • Use By Jan 24
  • Product Code: G010A17A
  • Product of USA

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: