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Fresh Express Incorporated
FDA recall F-2131-2012 · Class I · reported 2012-09-12 · Terminated
- 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.
- Reason
- FDA IEH sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine was found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
- Quantity
- unknown at this time
- Distribution
- AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.
- Firm location
- CA, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Press Release
- Recall started
- 2012-08-26
- Terminated
- 2013-02-12
- Code info
- G222B3A; Use by August 23.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.