FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-0138-2021

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 KIT CAESAR SUPREME, Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Italian Artisan Cheeses, Savory Garlic Croutons, Total Net WT. 10.5oz (298g)

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
Product Code S296 Use by Date NOV 8 20 UPC Code 0 7127930104 4
Quantity
4,782 Cases/6 bags per case

Why it was recalled

Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme bagged salad potentially contaminated with Escherichia coli STEC O26.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresh Express Incorpated
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4757 The Grove Dr, N/A, Windermere, Florida 34786-8426

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Domestic distribution only.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-11-16
FDA classified
2020-11-24
Posted by FDA
2020-12-02
Terminated
2021-02-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0138-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.

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