Class ITerminated in FDA datasetAug 26, 2012

Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag

Recalling firm: Fresh Express Incorporated

Why it was recalled

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

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The exact product

Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag UPC 71279 26102. Fresh Express, Salinas, CA.

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Original FDA code information

G222B3A; Use by August 23.

Recall details

Recall number
F-2131-2012
Event ID
63003
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Aug 26, 2012
Reported
Sep 12, 2012
Classified
Sep 6, 2012
Terminated
Feb 12, 2013
Quantity
unknown at this time
Location
Salinas, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Press Release

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.

FDA source record · F-2131-2012

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

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