21 recalls and government notices
Manufacturing-related recalls. Fresh Express Incorporated has had 100 recalls about how food was made or handled (for example contamination, unsanitary conditions or foreign material) that don't name a specific product. There is no evidence linking them to the products on this page, and we can't say whether they were affected. See Fresh Express Incorporated's recalls
Notices naming Fresh Express Incorporated20
Each notice covers the product described in it, not every product on this page.
2024-10-18Terminated
May contain listeria, a germ that can cause serious illness.
The agency filed 2 records under this notice, one per affected product line.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination. The pre-packaged condiment trays contains chicken linked to the Bruce Pac recall.
What it covered: Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Santa Fe Greek 5.2 oz, Labeled Salad Bowls, Refrigerate, UPC Code: 71279 40713 5 and Case Code :71279-56704
2 records: F-0257-2025, F-0256-2025
2024-02-08Terminated
May contain listeria, a germ that can cause serious illness.
The agency filed 2 records under this notice, one per affected product line.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The condiment pack in the salad kit contains cheese recalled by the cheese supplier.
What it covered: Fresh Express Kit Salsa! Ensalada with condiments(toppings that include cheese), labeled salad bag (Iceberg & Romaine Lettuce, Salsa Ranch Dressing, Nacho Taco Seasoned Cheese Yellow & Blue Tortilla Strips), Net Wt 12.1 oz, 6 bags per case. UPC 071279309026
2 records: F-0876-2024, F-0875-2024
2023-12-15Completed
May contain listeria, a germ that can cause serious illness.
The agency filed 2 records under this notice, one per affected product line.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: The firm was notified by the Florida Department of Agriculture that the products test positive for Listeria monoctyogenes.
What it covered: Lettuce in clear plastic 2lb bags.
2 records: F-0770-2024, F-0771-2024
2023-04-07Terminated
May contain listeria, a germ that can cause serious illness.
The agency filed 3 records under this notice, one per affected product line.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: The firm was notified by one of their customers that their product test positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
What it covered: Fresh EXPRESS Chopped Kit Caesar Romaine Lettuce TOTAL NET WT. 9.4 OZ (266g) SALAD & TOPPINGS: NET WT. 6.9 OZ (196g) DRESSING 2.5 fl. oz. (74 mL)/NET WT 2.5 oz. (71g) fresh express incorporated P.O. BOX 80599, SALINAS, CA 93912 UPC 0 71279 30919 4
3 records: F-0753-2023, F-0755-2023, F-0754-2023
2021-12-18Terminated
May contain listeria, a germ that can cause serious illness.
The agency filed 90 records under this notice, one per affected product line.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
What it covered: "Juicing Greens" (salad product) packed in 11oz. packages
90 records: F-0565-2022, F-0598-2022, F-0536-2022, F-0548-2022, F-0529-2022, F-0577-2022, F-0525-2022, F-0560-2022, F-0552-2022, F-0583-2022, F-0575-2022, F-0610-2022, F-0588-2022, F-0606-2022, F-0528-2022, F-0612-2022, F-0596-2022, F-0602-2022, F-0537-2022, F-0578-2022, F-0599-2022, F-0570-2022, F-0579-2022, F-0605-2022, F-0569-2022, F-0561-2022, F-0559-2022, F-0556-2022, F-0547-2022, F-0608-2022, F-0541-2022, F-0555-2022, F-0572-2022, F-0585-2022, F-0587-2022, F-0540-2022, F-0544-2022, F-0609-2022, F-0611-2022, F-0562-2022, F-0546-2022, F-0601-2022, F-0524-2022, F-0573-2022, F-0582-2022, F-0591-2022, F-0531-2022, F-0564-2022, F-0571-2022, F-0568-2022, F-0542-2022, F-0538-2022, F-0532-2022, F-0563-2022, F-0581-2022, F-0580-2022, F-0534-2022, F-0604-2022, F-0586-2022, F-0607-2022, F-0550-2022, F-0567-2022, F-0526-2022, F-0527-2022, F-0533-2022, F-0584-2022, F-0566-2022, F-0530-2022, F-0600-2022, F-0589-2022, F-0558-2022, F-0535-2022, F-0592-2022, F-0543-2022, F-0590-2022, F-0553-2022, F-0557-2022, F-0603-2022, F-0539-2022, F-0597-2022, F-0523-2022, F-0554-2022, F-0595-2022, F-0594-2022, F-0593-2022, F-0545-2022, F-0549-2022, F-0551-2022, F-0574-2022, F-0576-2022
2020-11-16Terminated
May contain E. coli, a germ that causes food poisoning.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme bagged salad potentially contaminated with Escherichia coli STEC O26.
What it covered: FRESH EXPRESS KIT CAESAR SUPREME, Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Italian Artisan Cheeses, Savory Garlic Croutons, Total Net WT. 10.5oz (298g)
F-0138-2021
2020-06-19Terminated
May carry a virus or parasite that causes illness.
The agency filed 92 records under this notice, one per affected product line.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Ready to Eat salad products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients are recalled due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.
What it covered: Fresh Express Fancy Greens 7 oz., UPC 071279232010, Romaine lettuce, green tango, radicchio & carrots
92 records: F-1064-2020, F-1062-2020, F-1117-2020, F-1060-2020, F-1102-2020, F-1069-2020, F-1104-2020, F-1076-2020, F-1059-2020, F-1058-2020, F-1106-2020, F-1072-2020, F-1132-2020, F-1096-2020, F-1056-2020, F-1098-2020, F-1085-2020, F-1052-2020, F-1086-2020, F-1050-2020, F-1066-2020, F-1074-2020, F-1133-2020, F-1113-2020, F-1068-2020, F-1115-2020, F-1128-2020, F-1107-2020, F-1121-2020, F-1095-2020, F-1118-2020, F-1124-2020, F-1111-2020, F-1122-2020, F-1120-2020, F-1127-2020, F-1061-2020, F-1129-2020, F-1125-2020, F-1065-2020, F-1067-2020, F-1087-2020, F-1103-2020, F-1055-2020, F-1112-2020, F-1082-2020, F-1116-2020, F-1138-2020, F-1101-2020, F-1136-2020, F-1092-2020, F-1077-2020, F-1070-2020, F-1091-2020, F-1097-2020, F-1108-2020, F-1051-2020, F-1093-2020, F-1057-2020, F-1110-2020, F-1135-2020, F-1109-2020, F-1081-2020, F-1130-2020, F-1080-2020, F-1084-2020, F-1119-2020, F-1105-2020, F-1140-2020, F-1139-2020, F-1099-2020, F-1054-2020, F-1071-2020, F-1053-2020, F-1137-2020, F-1073-2020, F-1063-2020, F-1075-2020, F-1126-2020, F-1100-2020, F-1131-2020, F-1134-2020, F-1123-2020, F-1114-2020, F-1079-2020, F-1083-2020, F-1089-2020, F-1094-2020, F-1090-2020, F-1141-2020, F-1078-2020, F-1088-2020
2020-06-18Terminated
Contains wheat without saying so on the label, which matters if you are allergic to it.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: The firm learned that, during a single production run, incorrect condiment packets were placed into Southwest Chopped Kit bags and, as a result, the allergens wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut are not properly declared.
What it covered: Fresh Express Chopped Kit SOUTHWEST TOTAL NET WT. 11.5 oz (326g) plastic bag. FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 80599, SALINAS, CA 93912 UPC 0 71279 30602 5
F-1017-2020
2018-07-27Terminated
May carry a virus or parasite that causes illness.
The agency filed 3 records under this notice, one per affected product line.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Fresh Express initiates a recall of expired foodservice salad products produced at its Streamwood, IL facility after a test yielded a positive result for the Cyclospora organism.
What it covered: McDonald s Whole Green Leaf Salad 1 lb
3 records: F-1947-2018, F-1946-2018, F-1948-2018
2017-04-05Terminated
Foreign animal matter was allegedly found in a single container of the salad.
What it covered, and the record
What it covered: Organic Marketside Spring Mix, net Wt. 5 oz. (142g) packed in rigid plastic container, UPC code 6 8113132897 5.
F-2145-2017
2016-12-21Terminated
Contains milk without saying so on the label, which matters if you are allergic to it.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Undeclared allergens (milk, wheat, fish (anchovy) and egg.
What it covered: Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine salad, 9 oz., clear/labeled salad bag/ 6 bags per case
F-1260-2017
2016-09-29Terminated
Fresh Express American had inadvertently inserted incorrect condiment kits in some bags.
What it covered, and the record
What it covered: Fresh Express American Salad, 11 oz., Product Code G264A12B, Use-By Date OCT 05
F-0146-2017
2016-06-17Terminated
Contains tree nuts without saying so on the label, which matters if you are allergic to it.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: The condiment kits in some Caesar Salad bags contain undeclared allergens: tree nuts (walnuts).
What it covered: Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), Fresh Express Incorporated, 550 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte, NC 28202, packed in clear flexible plastic bags. Product Code: G163B13A
F-0763-2017
2016-05-12Terminated
Contains wheat without saying so on the label, which matters if you are allergic to it.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Undeclared allergens; wheat, soy and tree nuts (almonds).
What it covered: 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, Salinas, CA 93912.
F-1485-2016
2016-02-06Terminated
Contains milk without saying so on the label, which matters if you are allergic to it.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Undeclared Allergens: milk, eggs, wheat and fish.
What it covered: Fresh Express, Club Size, Chopped Romaine Lettuce, 32 oz., in clear flexible plastic bags, containing condiments in a separate clear flexible plastic bag.
F-0634-2016
2016-01-15Terminated
Contains almonds without saying so on the label, which matters if you are allergic to it.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Undeclared allergen: Almonds.
What it covered: Fresh Express, Family Size Baby Spinach, Net Wt. 12oz in clear flexible plastic bags.
F-1252-2016
2012-11-07Terminated
May contain salmonella, a germ that causes food poisoning.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Product tested positive for Salmonella
What it covered: Fresh Express brand, Fresh Spinach, 9 oz.
F-0859-2013
2012-10-11Terminated
May contain salmonella, a germ that causes food poisoning.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.
What it covered: Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 oz, Fresh Express Incorporated, packed in clear flexible plastic package.
F-0599-2013
2012-09-22Terminated
May contain listeria, a germ that can cause serious illness.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: USDA MDP program had a positive sample result for Listeria Monocytogenes.
What it covered: 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.
F-0026-2013
2012-08-26Terminated
May contain listeria, a germ that can cause serious illness.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: FDA IEH sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine was found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
What it covered: Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag UPC 71279 26102. Fresh Express, Salinas, CA.
F-2131-2012
Notices about this brand, issued by other companies1
2014-03-28Terminated
May contain listeria, a germ that can cause serious illness.
Issued by Chiquita.
What it covered, and the record
The notice says: Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
What it covered: Fresh Express, Italian, Crunchy Romaine Lettuce and Red Cabbage Salad, 10oz clear plastic bags, UPC: 71279-21100.
Issued by Chiquita, the company behind this brand. The notice named “FRESH EXPRESS”. It covers the product described, not necessarily every product of the brand.
F-1932-2014
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