Fresh Express Leafy Green Romaine — Class I food recall F-0026-2013
Terminated recall by Fresh Express Incorporated, reported 2012-10-17, distributed in IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, NJ, NY…. USDA MDP program had a positive sample result for Listeria Monocytogenes.
| Recall number | F-0026-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Fresh Express Incorporated, Salinas, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-09-22 |
| Classified | 2012-10-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-10-17 |
| Terminated | 2013-02-12 |
| Distributed | IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, WI |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
Product
Fresh Express Leafy Green Romaine; Crunchy Romaine Lettuce & Tender Green Leaf Lettuce 9 oz. bag, Keep refrigerated, no preservatives. UPC 71279-26112. Fresh Express Incorporated Salinas, CA.
Reason for recall
USDA MDP program had a positive sample result for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Machine access
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