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 |
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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).