Recalls / Class I
Class IF-0026-2013
Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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.
- Type
- Food
- Affected lot / code info
- Code: I246A5BMG, Use-By-Date: September 16, 2012.
- Quantity
- xx
Why it was recalled
USDA MDP program had a positive sample result for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- Fresh Express Incorporated
- Notification channel
- Press Release
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Address
- 900 E Blanco Rd, N/A, Salinas, California 93901-4419
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- Initial distribution to: IL, MI, MN, ND, NY, NJ, SD, WI, IA, IN, OH and PA. Waiting for distribution information from firm.
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2012-09-22
- FDA classified
- 2012-10-09
- Posted by FDA
- 2012-10-17
- Terminated
- 2013-02-12
- Status
- Terminated
Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0026-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.