Salad Kits Sold In GA Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

VIRGINIA — Three varieties of salad kits, that have all passed their expiration dates, have been recalled in Georgia over Listeria concerns, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The voluntary recall was announced by Fresh Express Incorporated out of an abundance of caution.

A random sample test of a single salad kit with a use-by date of March 31, 2023 collected by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, was positive for Listeria. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Recalled salad items all carry product code GO75 and use-by dates of March 31 or April 2, 2023 located on the front of the package. The kits were distributed through retailers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

The recalled products are no longer available for sale and retailers have been instructed to ensure the recalled products are removed from all inventories, officials said. However, consumers who might still have the recalled products in their refrigerators should discard and not consume them.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. Although healthy people may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Consumers with these symptoms should consult their doctor.

To obtain a refund or for more information, consumers are urged to call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242-5472 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Refunds are also available where purchased.

For a complete list of recalled products, visit the FDA's website.