Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published June 18, 2020

Fresh Express Southwest Chopped Kit: Undeclared Allergens in Some Bags

Fresh Express recalls Southwest Chopped Kit bags with undeclared allergens wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut due to incorrect condiment packets during production. Consumers should check product codes and contact the company for details.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1017-2020Food Fresh Express ›

Lower-risk recall

The firm learned that, during a single production run, incorrect condiment packets were placed into Southwest Chopped Kit bags and, as a result, the allergens wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut are not properly declared.

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Recalling firmFresh Express Incorpated4757 The Grove Dr · Windermere, FL 34786-8426

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Fresh Express is recalling some Southwest Chopped Kit bags because they contain undeclared allergens—wheat, soy, cash:ews, and coconut. This poses a risk for people with allergies to these ingredients, as the allergens weren't properly labeled during production. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15691-fresh-express-southwest-chopped-kit-undeclared-allergens-in-some-bags.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15691-fresh-express-southwest-chopped-kit-undeclared-allergens-in-some-bags · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1017-2020

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“Fresh Express Southwest Chopped Kit: Undeclared Allergens in Some Bags.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15691-fresh-express-southwest-chopped-kit-undeclared-allergens-in-some-bags. Based on FDA recall #F-1017-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1017-2020%22&limit=1).

Fresh Express Incorpated recalled Fresh Express Chopped Kit SOUTHWEST plastic bags due to undeclared allergens, the FDA announced on June 18, 2020. The hazard involves wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut not being properly declared because incorrect condiment packets were used during production.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Fresh Express
Product: Fresh Express Chopped Kit SOUTHWEST TOTAL NET WT. 11.5 oz (326g) plastic bag
UPC: 0 71279 30602 5
Production Codes: G163B10A and G163B10B
Use By Date: June 29
Distribution: FL, GA, NC, SC & VA

The hazard

The firm learned that during a single production run, incorrect condiment packets were placed into Southwest Chopped Kit bags. As a result, the allergens wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut are not properly declared.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Fresh Express Incorpated has had 9 other recalls on record since June 17, 2016. Recent recalls include a March 6, 2026 recall for MID EAST Jordanian Zaatar Spice Mix due to undeclared sesame and wheat allergens and an August 7, 2026 recall for Savor Seasonings Organic Cheddar Seasoning due to undeclared milk allergen. Other recent recalls of similar products include a July 1, 2026 recall for Sliced Korean Halibut with Soy Sauce that may contain undeclared allergens.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for production codes G163B10A or G163B10B on the bag. The product was sold with a use-by date of June 29 and has a UPC code 0 71279 30602 5.

Brand
Fresh Express
Product
Fresh Express Chopped Kit SOUTHWEST TOTAL NET WT. 11.5 oz (326g) plastic bag. FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED P.O. BOX
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Codes
Look for production codes G163B10A or G163B10B on the bag to confirm if it's part of the recall.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 5 states.

FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to the following states: FL, GA, NC, SC & VA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 14 months after the firm started it.

Jun 18, 2020Firm started the recall
Jul 7, 2020FDA classified it Class I
Jul 15, 2020Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Aug 25, 2021FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-1017-2020 (June 18, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1017-2020 to see it in context.
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