Class ITerminated in FDA datasetOct 11, 2012

Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine

Recalling firm: Fresh Express Incorporated

Why it was recalled

Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.

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The exact product

Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 oz, Fresh Express Incorporated, packed in clear flexible plastic package.

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Original FDA code information

Product Code: S270A24, UPC 71279-26201, Best Use By Date: Oct 11.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0599-2013
Event ID
63291
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Oct 11, 2012
Reported
Nov 14, 2012
Classified
Nov 5, 2012
Terminated
May 21, 2014
Quantity
1176 cases
Location
Salinas, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

AZ, CA, CO, ID, MD, MN, MT, OR, TX, WA and Canada.

FDA source record · F-0599-2013

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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