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Class I Recall — Risk of Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death
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Fresh Express Incorpated Spinach sold under the brand names of Fresh Express NET WT. 8 OZ (227G) UPC 0 71 Recall 2023

Fresh Express IncorpatedIssued December 15, 2023

Fresh Express Incorpated Spinach sold under the brand names of Fresh Express NET WT. 8 OZ (227G) UPC 0 71279 13204 4 FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED PO BOX 80399, SALINAS, CA 93912 & Publix NET WT 9 OZ (255g) UPC 0 41415 00886 1 D — recalled per FDA on 12/15/2023. Reason: The firm was notified by the Florida Department of Agriculture that the products test positive for Listeria monoctyogenes..

Issuing agency
FDA
Issued
Dec 15, 2023
Brand
Fresh Express Incorpated
Distribution
7 states

What to do right now

High Risk
  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.

  2. 2

    Verify the match

    Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.

  3. 3

    Return or dispose

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.

  4. 4

    Clean prep surfaces

    Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.

Verified source

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Summary of the official FDA notice issued December 15, 2023. Last synced Apr 27, 2026. View on fda.gov

What's recalled

Spinach sold under the brand names of Fresh Express NET WT. 8 OZ (227G) UPC 0 71279 13204 4 FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED PO BOX 80399, SALINAS, CA 93912 & Publix NET WT 9 OZ (255g) UPC 0 41415 00886 1 DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC., LAKELAND, FL 33802

Why it was recalled

The firm was notified by the Florida Department of Agriculture that the products test positive for Listeria monoctyogenes.

listeria
Affected products & lot numbers
1 lot called out

Affected Lot Numbers

Check your product label — do not use if your lot number appears below.

Lot Number
Fresh Express Spinach G332 USE BY: DEC-15-23 Publix G322 USE BY: DEC-14-23
Where was it sold
7 states

The product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN & VA.

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View official FDA notice

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Fresh Express Incorpated recall still active?

Yes, this recall is currently active as of December 15, 2023. Do not use or consume the affected product.

What lot numbers are affected?

Affected lot numbers: Fresh Express Spinach G332 USE BY: DEC-15-23 Publix G322 USE BY: DEC-14-23. Check the label on your product.

What should I do if I have the recalled Fresh Express Incorpated?

Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.