CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 May 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Fresh Express, Italian, Crunchy Romaine Lettuce recalled

Chiquita Brands International is recalling Fresh Express, Italian, Crunchy Romaine Lettuce and Red Cabbage Salad, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Mar 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesProduct Code: H071A11A, Best buy date: 26-Mar

Quantity recalled60 cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1932-2014
FDA event ID: 67877
Recalling firm: Chiquita Brands International, Charlotte, NC
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 28 Mar 2014
FDA classified: 10 May 2014
Reported: 21 May 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

28 Mar 2014	Recall initiated by company
10 May 2014	Classified by FDA	+43 days
21 May 2014	Published in enforcement report	+11 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Fresh Express, Italian, Crunchy Romaine Lettuce and Red Cabbage Salad, 10oz clear plastic bags, UPC: 71279-21100.

Where it was distributed

CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NY, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT WV and DC.

Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Massachusetts Maryland Maine North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia Vermont West Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Which lots are affected?

Product Code: H071A11A, Best buy date: 26-Mar

Where was it sold?

CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NY, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT WV and DC.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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