Fresh Express Incorporated: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-0599-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Fresh Express, Hearts of Romaine, 18 oz, Fresh Express Incorporated, packed in clear flexible plastic package.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: October 11, 2012

Date Posted: November 14, 2012

Recall Number: F-0599-2013

Event ID: 63291

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1176 cases

Code Information:

Product Code: S270A24, UPC 71279-26201, Best Use By Date: Oct 11.

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated