Skip to content
Brand AI

Fresh Express

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

Back to profile3 entries

  1. 2020

    Fresh Express product recall over possible Cyclospora contamination

    Recall announced

    Fresh Express issued a voluntary recall of products produced at its Streamwood, Illinois plant because of the possibility of Cyclospora contamination. The article reports about 200 illness cases and says affected products were sold in Michigan and other states.

    Company response

    • Recall — Fresh Express

      has issued a voluntary recall of products produced at its Streamwood, Ill., plant due to the possibility of Cyclospora contamination.

    Source excerpt

    • The producers of Fresh Express products sold throughout the U.S. has issued a voluntary recall of products produced at its Streamwood, Ill., plant due to the possibility of Cyclospora contamination.
    • Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling bagged salad mixes that have been linked to recent Cyclospora infections.
    • Fresh Express issued its recall on June 27.
    Source

  2. 2020

    Fresh Express recalls Southwest Chopped Kit

    Recall announced

    Fresh Express voluntarily recalled specified lots of its Southwest Chopped Kit because the product contained undeclared wheat, soy, cashews and coconuts, allergens that could cause life-threatening allergic reactions. The recalled product had been distributed in 11 U.S. states. The recall was announced in June 2020.

    Company response

    • Refund or compensation — Fresh Express

      A refund is available at the store it was purchased or by calling the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free number at (800) 242-5472.

    Source excerpt

    • WASHINGTON D.C. – Fresh Express has announced that it is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of one of its products due to the presence of undeclared wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut.
    • The recalled product was distributed between June 12-18 in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
    • The recalled product was distributed between June 12th and June 18th in the states of Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Fresh Express is working with retail stores to get the recalled product removed from store shelves and inventories.
    Source

  3. 2020

    Hy-Vee recalls bagged Garden Salad over possible contamination

    Recall announced

    Hy-Vee announced a recall of its 12 oz. bagged Garden Salad product across its eight-state region because it may be contaminated with Cyclospora. Customers were advised to discard the product or return it to a Hy-Vee store for a full refund.

    Company response

    • Refund or compensation — Hy-Vee

      Customers who purchased this product should discard it or return it to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.

    Source excerpt

    • Hy-Vee announced Saturday it is recalling its 12 oz. Hy-Vee brand bagged Garden Salad product across its eight-state region due to the potential it may be contaminated with Cyclospora.
    • Customers who purchased this product should discard it or return it to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.
    • Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling its 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product across its eight-state region due to the potential that it may be contaminated with Cyclospora.
    Source