Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts Recalled by Fresh Express Incorporated Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: August 26, 2012
Company: Fresh Express Incorporated
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Fresh Express Incorporated directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag UPC 71279 26102. Fresh Express, Salinas, CA.

Quantity: unknown at this time

Why Was This Recalled?

FDA IEH sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine was found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 19 states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV

Affected (19 states)Not affected

About Fresh Express Incorporated

Fresh Express Incorporated has 99 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report