The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (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.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared allergen: Almonds."

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:

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