CDC warns of listeria outbreak linked to packaged salads that caused 1 death in Michigan
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating two different Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads. One outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express while the other is linked to packaged salads produced by Dole.
mlive.comSalad products recalled due to possible health risk from Cyclospora
The FDA says Fresh Express has issued a voluntary recall of branded and private label salad products that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 200 illnesses have been reported in connection with a current outbreak of Cyclospora occurring in primarily Midwest states. The Fresh Express recall includes only those salads that are clearly marked with the letter Z at the beginning of the Product Code, which is located in the upper right-hand corner of the front of the package. Products containing the ingredients iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrots AND displaying the Product Code Z178, or a lower number, are recalled. No other Fresh Express products are subject to recall.