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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0599-2013/FDA enforcement
Fresh Express Incorporated·Food·Oct 11, 2012

Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 OZ, Fresh Express Incorporated, Packed in Clear Flexible…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAZ, CA, CO, ID +6 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameFresh Express Incorporated
Recalling firmFresh Express IncorporatedSalinas, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Product Code: S270A24, UPC 71279-26201, Best Use By Date: Oct 11.
Distribution area
AZCACOIDMDMNMTORTXWA

AZ, CA, CO, ID, MD, MN, MT, OR, TX, WA and Canada.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected1176 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 14, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0599-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Fresh Express Incorporated initiated this food recall on October 11, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MD, MN, MT, OR, TX, WA and Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.

Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 OZ, Fresh Express Incorporated, Packed in Clear Flexible… was made or distributed by Fresh Express Incorporated in Salinas, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0599-2013, dated November 14, 2012.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 OZ, Fresh Express Incorporated, Packed in Clear Flexible… recall?

Fresh Express Incorporated recalled Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 OZ, Fresh Express Incorporated, Packed in Clear Flexible… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0599-2013. Sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine tested positive for Salmonella.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Fresh Express Incorporated recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0599-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.