Fresh Express, Family Size Baby Spinach, Net Wt. 12oz in clear flexible plastic bags.

Undeclared allergen: Almonds.

Recall #: F-1252-2016
Affected scope: 350 Cases x 8 bags of 12oz each = 2800 12 oz bags.
Initiated: January 15, 2016

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Fresh Express Incorporated recalled Fresh Express, Family Size Baby Spinach, Net Wt. 12oz in clear flexible plastic bags. - a critical-severity action.

Fresh Express, Family Size Baby Spinach, Net Wt. 12oz in clear flexible plastic bags. was recalled by Fresh Express Incorporated in May 4, 2016. Reason: Undeclared allergen: Almonds.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1252-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Fresh Express Incorporated issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Undeclared allergen: Almonds..

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: May 4, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1252-2016 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 - 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.

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 high 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, Family Size Baby Spinach, Net Wt. 12oz in clear flexible plastic bags.

Reason for recall

Undeclared allergen: Almonds.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1252-2016
Date reported	May 4, 2016
Date initiated	January 15, 2016
Recalling firm	Fresh Express Incorporated
Firm location	Salinas, CA
Affected scope	350 Cases x 8 bags of 12oz each = 2800 12 oz bags.
Distribution	CT, FL and MD.

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, Family Size Baby Spinach, Net Wt. 12oz in clear flexible plastic bags.. Recalled by Fresh Express Incorporated. Units affected: 350 Cases x 8 bags of 12oz each = 2800 12 oz bags..

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Undeclared allergen: Almonds.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 4, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1252-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: CT, FL and MD..

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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