October 11, 2012 Charlotte, North Carolina – Fresh Express Incorporated issued a voluntary recall for the following lettuce:
Fresh Express Precautionary Salad Recall- 10/11/12 (No other Fresh Express Salads are included in this recall)
| BRAND | PRODUCT NAME | SIZE | UPC | Production Code |
Best If Used By Date |
POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES |
| Fresh Express | Hearts of Romaine | 18 oz. | 071279-262017 | S270A24 | OCT 11 | AZ, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, LA, MN, MT, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY |
The reason for the recall is the specific risk of Salmonella which was found on a sample taken. All product has been removed from shelves however, consumers may have product still in refrigerators at home.