The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1485-2016·Announced 2016-06-22

Fresh Express Chopped Asian Salad Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Fresh Express is recalling Chopped Asian salad bowls due to undeclared wheat, soy, and tree nuts (almonds). The product was distributed in Pennsylvania.

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 allergens; wheat, soy and tree nuts (almonds)."

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling specific cases of The Farmer’s Market Chopped Asian salad bowls. The product consists of chopped lettuce blend, roasted chicken, cherry infused cranberries, almond crunch, square noodles, and sesame ginger dressing, packed in clear rigid plastic containers. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens: wheat, soy, and tree nuts (almonds).

The affected product is identified by the product code G126B22 and a Use By date of May 20. The quantity involved is 3 cases containing 6 bowls of 6.25 oz. each. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania (PA).

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific product code and use-by date. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with allergies to wheat, soy, or tree nuts should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
The Farmers Market, Chopped Asian, Chopped Lettuce Blend, Roasted Chicken, Cherry Infused Cranberries & Almond Crunch, Square Noodles and Sesame Ginger Dressing, Net Wt. 6.25 oz. (177g), packed in clear rigid plastic containers, Fresh Express Incorporated, P.O. Box 80599…

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 (2)

  • Product Code: G126B22
  • Use By May 20.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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