The recall of Fresh Express salad products in Canada for possible cyclospora contamination has been updated to include the correct UPC numbers, package sizes, and expiration dates. No illnesses have been reported in Canada, but there is a cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. potentially linked to Fresh Express salads.
All of the recalled products have a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number. They are all Fresh Express brand. The corrected numbers are labeled with a *.
The recalled salads are Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar in 323 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 30931 6* and all best before dates up to and including July 8*, 2020; American in 312 gram packages and UPC number 0 71279 24100 5* with all best before dates up to and including July 11, 2020*; Chopped Kit Thai ‘N’ Cashews in 332 gram packages, with UPC number 0 71279 30925 5*, and all best before dates up to and including July 11, 2020*; and Veggie Lover’s in 312* gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 28106 3* and all best before dates up to and including July 11, 2020*.
Also recalled are Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp in 315 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 30933 0* and all best before dates up to and including July 11, 2020*; Iceberg Garden in 680 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 10411 9* and all best before dates up to and including July 12, 2020*; Iceberg Garden in 340 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 10302 0* and all best before dates up to and including July 12, 2020*; and Shreds Iceberg* in 227* gram packages, with UPC number 0 71279 15101 4* and all best before dates up to and including July 12, 2020*.
Finally, Green & Crisp is recalled, sold in 312 gram packages, with UPC number 0 71279 10813 1* and all best before dates up to and including July 12, 2020*; Chopped Kit Asian in 340 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 30929 3* and all best before dates up to and including July 13, 2020*; Chopped Kit Southwest in 326 gram packages with UPC number 0 71279 30930 9* and all best before dates July 12, 2020*; and 3 Colour Deli Cole Slaw* in 397 gram packages, with UPC number 0 71279 12302 8* and all best before dates up to and including July 14, 2020*.
If you purchased any of these products don’t eat them. Throw them away in a secure garbage can or take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can see pictures of product packages at the CFIA web site.
