2020 Salad Recalls and Safety Alerts

Vegpro International recalls Fresh Attitude Baby Spinach

Vegpro International of Sherrington, Qubec, Canada, is recalling Fresh Attitude baby spinach.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The following products, sold only in Eastern Canada and in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut Maryland and Pennsylvania, are being recalled:

BABY SPINACH 8 X 5 OZ, Fresh Attitude, Best before 2020-12-04 & 2020-12-05; UPC: 888048000042; UPC case: 10888048000049
BABY SPINACH 9 X 11 OZ, Fresh Attitude, Best before 2020-12-04; UPC: 888048000288;UPC case: 10888048000285

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (877) 613-5700 or on online at http://vegpro.com/contact/.

Dec. 4, 2020 By James Limbach

Fresh Express recalls expired Caesar Supreme kits

Fresh Express is recalling a limited number of cases of expired 10.5-oz. Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme.

The product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli STEC 026 bacteria.

No illnesses or consumer issues have been reported to date.

The recalled item, with product code s296 and use-by date NOV 8, located in upper right corner on the front of the package, and UPC Code 0 7127930104 4 on the reverse side of the package, may have been sold in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume, but discard it, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund

Consumers with questions may call Fresh Express toll-free at (800) 242-5472 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET)

Nov. 23, 2020 By James Limbach

Tanimura & Antle recall romaine lettuce

Tanimura & Antle is recalling packaged single head romaine lettuce.

The product may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The single head of romaine lettuce with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 and labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020, was sold in Alaska, Oregon, California, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, Wisconsin, New Mexico, South Carolina, Washington, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, and Illinois.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it but discard it.

Consumers with questions may call Tanimura & Antle at (877) 827-7388, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Nov. 11, 2020 By James Limbach

Fresh Express recalls various salad products

Fresh Express is recalling branded and private label salad products produced at its Streamwood, Ill, facility that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrots.

There may be a health risk from Cyclospora, an intestinal infection whose symptoms include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches and fatigue.

Over 200 illnesses have been reported in connection with a current outbreak of Cyclospora occurring in primarily Midwest states.

The recalled products include only those salads that are clearly marked with the letter “Z” at the beginning of the Product Code, which is located in the upper right-hand corner of the front of the package.

Products containing the ingredients iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrots AND displaying the Product Code Z178, or a lower number, are recalled. They include:

BRAND/PRODUCT NAME/SIZE SELECT STORE	UPC	USE BY OR BEFORE	POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES IN SELECT STORES
Fresh Express America's Fresh Old Fashioned Cole Slaw™ 14 oz	071279123011	Jul-13	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express America's Fresh 3 Color Deli Cole Slaw™ 14 oz	071279123004	Jul-14	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Asian 12 oz	071279302027	Jul-13	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Bacon & Bleu 10.9 oz	071279306063	Jul-12	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch 11.3 oz	071279309071	Jul-12	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar 11.4 oz	071279306049	Jul-12	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Pomegranate 10.3 oz	071279309101	Jul-14	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Poppyseed 11.7 oz	071279309118	Jul-14	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Southwest 5 oz	071279306025	Jul-12	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp 11.1 oz	071279309064	Jul-13	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Thai 'N' Cashews 11.7 oz	071279309248	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Thai 'N' Cashews 11.7 oz	071279309248	Jul-12	AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI
Fresh Express Fancy Greens 7 oz	071279241005	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Farmer's Garden 9 oz	071279281025	Jul-9	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Creative Classics Chopped Asian 6.25 oz	071279407111	Jul-9	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Creative Classics Mediterranean 12 oz	071279407142	Jul-9	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Creative Classics Turkey & Bacon Chef 5.75 oz	071279407081	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Green & Crisp / Verde y Crujiente 11 oz	071279108049	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Green & Crisp / Verde y Crujiente 11 oz	071279108049	Jul-7	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden / Lechuga Repollo 12 oz	071279103020	Jul-10	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden / Lechuga Repollo 24 oz	071279104119	Jul-12	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden / Lechuga Repollo 3 lbs.	071279106014	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden / Lechuga Repollo 12 oz	071279103020	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Italian 9 oz	071279211008	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Lettuce Trio / Lechuga Trío 9 oz	071279108094	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Premium Romaine / Lechuga Romana Especial 9 oz	071279108087	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Premium Romaine / Lechuga Romana Especial 9 oz	071279108087	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Premium Slaw Salad Kit Asian Avocado 9.7 oz	071279126043	Jul-10	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Premium Slaw Salad Kit Smoked BBQ Sriracha 11.1 oz	071279126029	Jul-10	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express SHREDS Iceberg 14 oz	071279152004	Jul-11	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express SHREDS 8 oz	071279151014	Jul-10	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Veggie Lover's 11 oz	071279281001	Jul-9	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Fresh Express Veggie Spring Mix 7 oz	071279281049	Jun-25	AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Giant Eagle American (Family Size) 24 oz	030034930370	Jul-9	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Chopped Asian Style Salad Kit 12 oz	030034923310	Jul-11	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Chopped BBQ Ranch Salad Kit 11.3 oz	030034923303	Jul-12	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Chopped Chipotle Cheddar Salad Kit 11.4 oz	030034923389	Jul-11	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Chopped Mediterranean Salad Kit 9.9 oz	030034923372	Jul-9	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Chopped Southwest Style Salad Kit 11.5 oz	030034923327	Jul-11	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Chopped Sunflower Crisp Salad Kit 11.1 oz	030034923396	Jul-10	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Life’s Getting Fresher Coleslaw 16 oz	030034923099	Jul-12	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Life’s Getting Fresher Fresh American Blend 11 oz	030034923105	Jul-11	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Life’s Getting Fresher Fresh Garden Salad Blend 12 oz	030034923198	Jul-11	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Life’s Getting Fresher Fresh Italian Blend 9 oz	030034923112	Jul-11	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Life’s Getting Fresher Fresh Romaine Garden Salad Blend 12 oz	030034923167	Jul-11	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Life’s getting Fresher Fresh Shredded Iceberg Lettuce 8 oz	030034923150	Jul-10	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Life’s Getting Fresher Veggie Lovers 11 oz	030034923280	Jul-9	MD, OH, PA, WV
Giant Eagle Shredded Lettuce 16 oz	030034923204	Jul-10	MD, OH, PA, WV
Hy-Vee American Salad Mix 12 oz	075450120479	Jul-12	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Asian Salad 13.7 oz	075450246681	Jul-11	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch Salad 12.8 oz	075450247152	Jul-8	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar Salad 11.4 oz	075450246728	Jul-8	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Southwest Salad 13.4 oz	075450246698	Jul-11	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Sunflower Crunch Salad 13.2 oz	075450246704	Jul-11	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Cole Slaw Mix 16 oz	075450120516	Jul-9	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Garden Salad 12 oz	075450246742	Jul-3	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Greener Supreme Salad Mix 12 oz	075450120462	Jul-11	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Italian Salad Mix 10 oz	075450120486	Jul-11	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Romaine Salad Mix 12 oz	075450120585	Jul-11	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Shredded Lettuce 8 oz	075450120530	Jul-6	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Hy-Vee Veggie Deluxe Salad Mix 12 oz	075450085303	Jul-10	IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Little Salad Bar Asian Chopped Salad Kit 12 oz	4099100086966	Jul-9	AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI
Little Salad Bar Chef Salad 6.2 oz	4099100107364	Jul-9	AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI
Little Salad Bar Classic Coleslaw 14 oz	0041498302177	Jul-11	AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI
Little Salad Bar Garden Salad 12 oz	4099100082975	Jul-3	AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI
Little Salad Bar Southwest Chopped Salad Kit 12 oz	4099100087024	Jul-8	AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI
Little Salad Bar Sunflower Chopped Salad Kit 11.1 oz	04099100087901	Jul-12	AR, IA, IN, IL, MN, MO, SD, WI
Marketside Baby Greens Salad 6 oz	681131027922	Jul-7	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Asian 13.7 oz	681131007047	Jul-7	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Avocado Ranch 9.5 oz	681131221320	Jul-8	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Cherry Almond Gorgonzola 3.8 oz	681131148375	Jul-6	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Kale Pecan Cranberry	681131221528	Jul-8	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Southwest 13.4 oz	681131007061	Jul-10	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Sunflower Bacon Crunch 13.8 oz	681131148344	Jul-8	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Sunflower Bacon Crunch 22.1 oz	681131276535	Jul-8	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Classic Iceberg Salad 12 oz	681131328944	Jul-7	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Classic Iceberg Salad 24 oz	681131328951	Jul-7	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Crisp Greens 12 oz	681131387552	Jul-7	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Kale Slaw 12 oz	681131221573	Jul-6	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Premium Romaine Salad 18 oz	681131388078	Jul-8	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Premium Romaine Salad 9 oz	681131387538	Jul-10	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Shredded Iceberg Lettuce 16 oz	681131532099	Jul-10	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Shredded Iceberg Lettuce 8 oz	681131328968	Jul-9	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Marketside Tri-Color Cole Slaw 14 oz	681131387484	Jul-10	IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Signature Farms Coleslaw 3 Color 14 oz	021130111961	Jul-13	IA, IN, IL
Signature Farms Garden Salad 12 oz	021130981359	Jun-27	IA, IN, IL
Signature Farms Lettuce Shreds 8 oz	021130112180	Jul-3	IA, IN, IL
Signature Farms Green & Crisp 11 oz	021130419128	Jul 14	IA, IN, IL
Signature Farms Premium Romaine 9 oz	021130419166	Jul 14	IA, IN, IL
Wholesome Pantry Organic Chopped Sesame Asian Salad Kit 10.9 oz	041190066308	Jul-12	CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA
Wholesome Pantry Organic Sesame Asian Salad Kit 13 oz	041190066292	Jul-11	CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA

The products were distributed to select retail stores from June 6 – 26, 2020, in states listed in the above table.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume it, but discard it immediately and not eat it.

Consumers with questions or who want to received refunds may contact the company toll-free at (800) 242-5472 Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET), and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET).

Jul. 1, 2020 By James Limbach

Fresh Express recalls Southwest Chopped Kits

fFresh Express is recalling a limited quantity of Fresh Express Southwest Chopped Kits.

The product contains wheat, soy, cashews and coconut, allergens not declared on the label.

No illnesses are reported to date.

The following product, sold from June 12 –18, 2020, in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, is being recalled:

Brand

PRODUCT NAME

SIZE

UPC

PRODUCTION CODE

BEST IF USED BY DATE

POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION
STATES

Fresh
Express

Southwest Chopped Kit

11.5-oz.

071279 306025

G163B10A

G163B10B

Jun-29

AL, DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC,
SC, TN, VA, WV

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Fresh Express toll-free at (800) 242-5472 Monday through Friday from 7 am. to 5 pm (ET).

Jun. 22, 2020 By James Limbach

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls H-E-B-brand Tuscan Herb Salad Kit

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling H-E-B-brand Tuscan Herb Salad Kits.

The product may contain peanut, wheat, soy and tree nuts, allergens not declared on the label.

No illnesses or allergic reactions are reported, to date.

The following product, sold at H-E-B stores across Texas, is being recalled:

Product Name and UPC	Code on Packaging	Best-By Date
H-E-B-branded Tuscan Herb Chopped Salad 0-41220-40989-1	B055014 and B055015	MAR 11 2020

The product code and best-by date are located on the top right corner of the front of the salad bag.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, and call the Dole consumer center toll-free at (800) 356-3111, 24 hours a day for a refund.

Mar. 12, 2020 By James Limbach

Missa Bay recalls spinach Dijon salad

Missa Bay of Swedesboro, N.J., is recalling 1,154 cases of Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Spinach Dijon Salad.

The product may contain egg and wheat, allergens not declared on the label.

No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

The recalled product has a use-by date of Feb. 18, 2020, and product lot code of 255588007 (printed on the top label).

It was sold at retail stores in 15 states including Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Mary Toscano at (800) 800-7822.

Feb. 20, 2020 By James Limbach

J&J Distributing recalls Kowalksi salads

J&J Distributing of St. Paul, Minn., is recalling approximately 136 pounds of ready-to-eat Kowalksi salads.

The products contain pine nuts, an allergen not declared on the label.

There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following ready-to-eat products that also contain meat and were produced from December 21 – 27, 2019, are being recalled:

14-oz. plastic sealed cartons containing “KOWALSKI’S MARKETS SICILIAN CHOPPED SALAD” with a “SELL BY” sticker placed on the carton with dates of 12/27 through 01/02 (inclusive).
14-oz. plastic sealed cartons containing “KOWALSKI’S MARKETS ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE COBB SALAD” with a “SELL BY” sticker placed on the carton with dates of 12/27 through 01/02 (inclusive).

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 38450” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Ron Carkoski at (651) 292-3822.

Jan. 10, 2020 By James Limbach