Fresh Express recalls 11.9oz and 12.2oz Chopped Kale packages due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid these products to prevent foodborne illness.
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Fresh Express is recalling certain chopped kale salad products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious foodborne illness, so affected products should not be consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13604-fresh-express-chopped-kale-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13604-fresh-express-chopped-kale-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0545-2022
“Fresh Express Chopped Kale Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13604-fresh-express-chopped-kale-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall F-0545-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0545-2022%22&limit=1).
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. It grows in refrigerated conditions and may be present in contaminated products without visible signs of spoilage.
Anyone who purchased Fresh Express Chopped Kale in 11.9oz or 12.2oz packages. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for foodborne illness.
Check for 11.9oz or 12.2oz Chopped Kale packages with the Z324-Z350 lot code. Products sold under the Fresh Express brand are affected.
Look for the lot code Z324-Z350 on the package to identify affected products.
The recall states potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, so affected products should not be consumed.
Avoid consuming the recalled products. Proper food handling practices can reduce risk, but the recall indicates a potential hazard.
Check the product for the lot code Z324-Z350. If it matches, do not eat it and contact Fresh Express for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fresh Express to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0545-2022 — Fresh Express Fresh Express Hello, I own a Fresh Express that is covered by recall F-0545-2022 from Fresh Express. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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