Fresh Express Recalls Romaine Salad Across Maryland

Fresh Express Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall of 100 cases of 9 oz. Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad because of a possible exposure to undeclared allergens, including egg, milk, wheat, and anchovy. The salads were distributed in Maryland with product codes of H34711A or H34711B and have a Use-By Date of Dec. 27, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Fresh Express representatives are coordinating with retailers to ensure the recalled product is removed from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported so far and no other Fresh Express products are included in this recall.

A single condiment packet for Fresh Express Greek Caesar Salad was mistakenly added to a Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad, which prompted the recall, the company says. Although the condiments are in a separate clear packet and labeled "Greek Caesar," ingredients for the condiments are not listed on the package label so consumers may not be aware that the allergens (egg, milk, wheat, and anchovy) could be present.

For some people, the consumption of an undisclosed allergen could be life-threatening.

Consumers who bought the recalled product should discard it. A refund is available where purchased or by contacting the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at (800) 242-5472 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.

Recalled Product Details

• Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad - 9 oz. bag
• Product Codes of H34711A or H34711B and Use-By Date of December 27, located in the upper right hand corner on the front of the bag
• UPC Code of 0 71279 26102 7 located on the reverse side of the bag by the bar code