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FDA Food recall · Reported December 28, 2016

Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), Fresh Express Incorporated, 550 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte, NC 28202, packed in clear flexible plastic bags. Product Code: G163B13A

The condiment kits in some Caesar Salad bags contain undeclared allergens: tree nuts (walnuts).

Recall #
F-0763-2017
Affected scope
2449 Cases x 6 bags of 7.6 oz each = 14,694 of 7.6 oz bags.
Initiated
June 17, 2016
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Fresh Express Incorpated recalled Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), Fresh Express Incorporated, 550 S… - a moderate-severity action.

Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), Fresh Express Incorporated, 550 S… was recalled by Fresh Express Incorpated in December 28, 2016. Reason: The condiment kits in some Caesar Salad bags contain undeclared allergens: tree nuts (walnuts).. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0763-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Fresh Express Incorpated issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-The condiment kits in some Caesar Salad bags contain undeclared allergens: tree nuts (walnuts)..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
December 28, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0763-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), Fresh Express Incorporated, 550 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte, NC 28202, packed in clear flexible plastic bags. Product Code: G163B13A

Reason for recall

The condiment kits in some Caesar Salad bags contain undeclared allergens: tree nuts (walnuts).

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0763-2017
Date reported December 28, 2016
Date initiated June 17, 2016
Recalling firm Fresh Express Incorpated
Firm location Windermere, FL
Affected scope 2449 Cases x 6 bags of 7.6 oz each = 14,694 of 7.6 oz bags.
Distribution AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), Fresh Express Incorporated, 550 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte, NC 28202, packed in clear flexible plastic bags. Product Code: G163B13A. Recalled by Fresh Express Incorpated. Units affected: 2449 Cases x 6 bags of 7.6 oz each = 14,694 of 7.6 oz bags..
Why was this product recalled?
The condiment kits in some Caesar Salad bags contain undeclared allergens: tree nuts (walnuts).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 28, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0763-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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