Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine
Recalling firm: Fresh Express Incorporated
Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.
Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: May 21, 2014.
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FDA code information
Product Code: S270A24, UPC 71279-26201, Best Use By Date: Oct 11.
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Full FDA record and distribution details
Original product description
Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 oz, Fresh Express Incorporated, packed in clear flexible plastic package.
Original FDA recall reason
Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.
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.
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