Fresh Express — Class I food recall F-0599-2013
Terminated recall by Fresh Express Incorporated, reported 2012-11-14, distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MD, MN, MT, OR…. Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.
| Recall number | F-0599-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Fresh Express Incorporated, Salinas, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-10-11 |
| Classified | 2012-11-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-11-14 |
| Terminated | 2014-05-21 |
| Distributed | AZ, CA, CO, ID, MD, MN, MT, OR, TX, WA |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 1,176 cases |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | salmonella |
Product
Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 oz, Fresh Express Incorporated, packed in clear flexible plastic package.
Reason for recall
Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.
Machine access
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