Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) — FDA Recall History & Enforcement Records
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As of July 16, 2026, Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) has 90 recorded FDA food enforcement actions in the openFDA database. Their most recent recall was on 18 Dec 2021. Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) is categorized under Produce based on their predominant recall history.
90
Total FDA recalls
4.6
Years in FDA database
19.7
Recalls per year
1,671 days(4.6 yrs)
Since last recall
100.0%
Class I (life-threatening)
19.7 recalls/yr vs Produce avg 2.1/yrWell Above Average
Recall activity over time for Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
How serious are Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) recalls?
FDA recall classifications by severity
Class I (Life-threatening)
100.0% (90 recalls)
Class II (Moderate risk)
0.0% (0 recalls)
Class III (Minor violation)
0.0% (0 recalls)
Full FDA recall history for Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands)
All 90 FDA enforcement actions sourced from openFDA · Sorted by date, most recent first
| Date | Product | Reason | Class & Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Baby Arugula” (salad product) packed in 5oz. and 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Caesar” (salad product) packed in 9.4oz., 10.4oz., and 10.5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Southwest” (salad product) packed in 10.3oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Asian Avocado” (salad product) packed in 9.7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Sweet Lettuce” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Pomegranate” (salad product) packed in 10.3oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Lettuce Blend” (salad product) packed in 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Pear Gorgonzola” (salad product) packed in 6.7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Bacon Ranch” (salad product) packed in 12.8oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Shredded Lettuce” (salad product) packed in 8oz., 14oz., 16oz., and 5lb. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Twisted Avocado Caesar” (salad product) packed in 9.7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Spinach & Arugula” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Slivered Onions” (salad product) packed in 1lb. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Romaine Garden” (salad product) packed in 12oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | Lemons packed in 12ct packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Caesar Supreme” (salad product) packed in 10.5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Crisp Greens” (salad product) packed in 12oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Premium Romaine” (salad product) packed in 9oz. and 18oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Chopped Kale” (salad product) packed in 12oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Spring Mix & Spinach” (salad product) packed in 5oz. and 10oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Twisted Chopped Asian Caesar” (salad product) packed in 9.6oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Spinach & Bacon” (salad product) packed in 10.2oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Sweet Butter” (salad product) packed in 6oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Baby Spinach” (salad product) packed in 5oz., 6oz., 10oz., 11oz., 16oz., and 20oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chef Salad Bowl” (salad product) packed in 6.2oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Italian” (salad product) packed in 9oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Green & Crisp” (salad product) packed in 11oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Romaine Chopped” (salad product) packed in 32oz. and 2lb. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Cherry Almond Gorgonzola” (salad product) packed in 13.7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Hearts of Romaine” (salad product) packed in 9oz., 10oz., and 18oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chicken Caesar Bowl” (salad product) packed in 5.7oz. and 5.75oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Twisted Chopped Greek Caesar” (salad product) packed in 9.3oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Fresh Herb Mix” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Spinach” (salad product) packed in 8oz., 10oz., and 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Baby Kale” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Caesar” (salad product) packed in 9.8oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Sweet & Crunchy” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Angel Hair” (salad product) packed in 10oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Spring Mix and Spinach” (salad product) packed in 5oz., 11oz., and 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Bacon Thousand Island” (salad product) packed in 9.4oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Chipotle Cheddar” (salad product) packed in 11.4oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Sweet Dijon Onion” (salad product) packed in 7.6oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Spring Mix” (salad product) packed in 5oz., 10oz., 11oz., and 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Roma Sliced” (salad product) packed in 1.5lb. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Kale Pecan Cranberry” (salad product) packed in 9.5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Kale” (salad product) packed in 11.9oz. and 12.2oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Sweet Hearts” (salad product) packed in 9oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Super Greens” (salad product) packed in 5oz. and 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Sweet Lettuce” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Coleslaw” (salad product) packed in 14oz., 16oz, and 24oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Baby Kale” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Baby Spinach” (salad product) packed in 5oz., 10oz., and 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Fancy Greens” (salad product) packed in 7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Mixed Greens” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Spring Mix” (salad product) packed in 5oz., 10oz., and 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Parisienne Supreme” (salad product) packed in 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Caesar Bacon” (salad product) packed in 9.9oz., 10.3oz., and 14.6oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Lettuce Trio” (salad product) packed in 9oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Sunflower” (salad product) packed in 11.1oz. and 11.3oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Baby Spinach & Baby Kale Mix” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Asian” (salad product) packed in 12oz., 12.3oz., and 13.6oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Italian Balsamic Kit” (salad product) packed in 10.5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Veggie Spring Mix” (salad product) packed in 7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “American” (salad product) packed in 11oz. and 24oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Leafy Romaine” (salad product) packed in 9oz. and 10oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Sunflower Bacon” (salad product) packed in 13.8oz. and 22.3oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Baby Arugula & Baby Spinach” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Sweet Kale” (salad product) packed in 10.9oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Caesar Lite” (salad product) packed in 9.8oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Cranberry Walnut Bowl” (salad product) packed in 4.5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Caesar” (salad product) packed in 9.8oz., 10.5oz., 11.3oz., 14.5oz., 19.5oz., and 22.3oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Santa Fe Bowl” (salad product) packed in 5.23oz. and 5.7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Kit Poppyseed” (salad product) packed in 11.7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Kale Caesar” (salad product) packed in 8.5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Half & Half” (salad product) packed in 5oz. and 16oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Garden” (salad product) packed in 12oz., 24oz., and 3lb. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Avocado Ranch” (salad product) packed in 9.7oz. and 12.8oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Farmer’s Garden” (salad product) packed in 9oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Bacon & Blue” (salad product) packed in 10.8oz. and 10.9oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Veggie Lover’s” (salad product) packed in 11oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Baby Greens” (salad product) packed in 6oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Twisted Chopped Caesar” (salad product) packed in 9.4oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Kit Thai “N” Cashews” (salad product) packed in 11.7oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Baby Romaine” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Old Fashion Coleslaw” (salad product) packed in 14oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “5- Lettuce Mix” (salad product) packed in 6oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Juicing Greens” (salad product) packed in 11oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Organic Herb Mix” (salad product) packed in 5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Green Leaf Shreds” (salad product) packed in 4.5oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
| 18 Dec 2021Official FDA Notice | “Chopped Avocado Ranch” (salad product) packed in 12.3oz., 12.8oz., and 13.2oz. packages | potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class ITerminated |
Where have Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) recalls occurred?
States affected across all recorded FDA enforcement actions
CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, WI
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