20+ Bagged Lettuces and Salad Kits Have Been Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

Lettuce and salad kits from two brands, Revolution Farms and Fresh Express, have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The Revolution Farms recall was first announced on April 2 after the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development tested a package of the brand’s Green Sweet Crisp lettuce and it came back positive for Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria that cause listeriosis infection. The recall was expanded four days later, when the product was linked to a multistate outbreak. The company didn’t specify where (or how many) illnesses have been reported in connection to the outbreak, but it did state that recalled products were sold to retailers and distributors in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.

The Fresh Express recall was announced on April 7 after a sample from a salad kit made by the company, which was analyzed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, also tested positive for Listeria. At the time the recall was announced, no illnesses connected to the Fresh Express recall had been reported.

Listeriosis can cause a range of symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, and flu-like symptoms such as fever muscle aches, and fatigue, according to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC).

Fresh Express and Revolution Farms are advising customers to check their homes for the recalled products (listed below) and to toss them if they find any. Revolution Farms says shoppers should either discard their recalled products or return them to the store from which they were purchased.

The Fresh Express recall includes the following products:

Brand: Fresh Express. Product: Caesar Chopped Kit. Size: 9.4 oz. Universal product code: 00071279309194. Product code: G075. Use-by date: 4/2/2023. States affected: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Brand: Fresh Express. Product: Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar. Size: 11.3 oz. Universal product code: 00071279306049. Product code: G075. Use-by date: 4/2/2023. States affected: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia.
Brand: Publix. Product: Makoto Honey Ginger Kit. Size: 8.75 oz. Universal product code: 00071279309194. Product code: G075. Use-by date: 3/31/2023. States affected: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina.

The Revolution Farms recall includes the following products:

Product: Buttery Bibb. Size: whole head. Packaging: whole head clamshell. Universal product code: 856791008158.
Product: Mini Romaine. Size: whole head. Packaging: whole head clamshell. Universal product code: 856791008257.
Product: Green Sweet Crisp. Size: whole head. Packaging: whole head clamshell. Universal product code: 856791008073.
Product: Grower’s Choice. Size: whole head. Packaging: whole head clamshell. Universal product code: 856791008325.
Product: Michigan Spring Mix. Size: 5 oz. Packaging: plastic tray, lidding film. Universal product code: 856791008004.
Product: Great Lakes Gourmet. Size: 5 oz. Packaging: plastic tray, lidding film. Universal product code: 856791008028.
Product: Robust Romaine. Size: 5 oz. Packaging: plastic tray, lidding film. Universal product code: 856791008035.
Product: Romaine Lettuce Boats. Size: 5 oz. Packaging: plastic tray, lidding film. Universal product code: 856791008196.
Product: Sweet Crisp Deli Leaf. Size: 5 oz. Packaging: plastic tray, lidding film. Universal product code: 856791008189.
Product: Whole Leaf Romaine. Size: 5 oz. Packaging: plastic tray, lidding film. Universal product code: 856791008202.
Product: Traverse City Cherry. Size: 6 oz. salad kit. Packaging: plastic tray, label. Universal product code: 856791008226.
Product: Zesty Southwest. Size: 6 oz. salad kit. Packaging: plastic tray, label. Universal product code: 856791008240.
Product: Sesame Ginger Crunch. Size: 6 oz. salad kit. Packaging: plastic tray, label. Universal product code: 856791008233.
Product: Crisp Kale Caesar. Size: 6 oz. salad kit. Packaging: plastic tray, label. Universal product code: 856791008295.

Some food service products from Revolution Farms, which are sold in bulk, were also recalled. (For a full list of these, you can check the FDA’s announcement here.)

If you’ve eaten any of the recalled products recently and you start noticing any worrisome symptoms, you may want to check in with a doctor, just to be safe.

Both companies are offering refunds for their recalled products. To reach Revolution Farms, call (616) 965-6802, or to reach Fresh Express, call (800) 242-5472.

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Source: SELF