Food Enforcement F-2131-2012

FDA IEH sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine was found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class I

Report Date

September 12, 2012

Recall Initiation

August 26, 2012

Product Information

Product description
Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag UPC 71279 26102. Fresh Express, Salinas, CA.
Product quantity
unknown at this time
Product type
Food
Reason for recall
FDA IEH sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine was found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Distribution pattern
AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Fresh Express Incorporated
Address
900 E Blanco Rd, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Codes & Dates

Recall number
F-2131-2012
Event ID
63003
Recall initiation date
August 26, 2012
Center classification date
September 6, 2012
Code info
G222B3A; Use by August 23.
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