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Fresh Express Incorpated Recall: Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme bagged salad potentially contaminated with Escherichia coli STEC O26.

United States

TerminatedClass I

Company
Fresh Express Incorpated
Product
FRESH EXPRESS KIT CAESAR SUPREME, Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Ca…
Recall date
November 16, 2020
Terminated
February 26, 2021
Source
FDA

Reason for recall

Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme bagged salad potentially contaminated with Escherichia coli STEC O26.

  1. - Recall initiated
  2. - Reported by source
  3. - Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description UPC Quantity Lot / code information
FRESH EXPRESS KIT CAESAR SUPREME, Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Italian Artisan Cheeses, Savory Garlic Croutons, Total Net WT. 10.5oz (298g) Not published in this source record 4,782 Cases/6 bags per case Product Code S296 Use by Date NOV 8 20 UPC Code 0 7127930104 4

Distribution

  • Domestic distribution only.

Official source record

Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
F-0138-2021
Event ID
86778
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Company
Fresh Express Incorpated
Product description
FRESH EXPRESS KIT CAESAR SUPREME, Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Italian Artisan Cheeses, Savory Garlic Croutons, Total Net WT. 10.5oz (298g)
Quantity
4,782 Cases/6 bags per case
Reason
Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme bagged salad potentially contaminated with Escherichia coli STEC O26.
Recall initiation date
November 16, 2020
Report date
December 2, 2020
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
February 26, 2021
Distribution pattern
Domestic distribution only.
UPC, lot, and code information
Product Code S296 Use by Date NOV 8 20 UPC Code 0 7127930104 4
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Source last updated
Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
Public Health Trace retrieval date

Responsible company: Fresh Express Incorpated

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