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FRESH EXPRESS

Name: CSWH grade, method v1.0
Rating: 67

Owned by Fresh Express Incorporated · 110 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 29, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade C (67)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 67.0909.

Grade by indicator
Indicator	Grade	What we found
Recalls (40%)	F (20)	4 Class I (40 points) · 4 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA.
Ingredients (40%)	A (98)	Tier A: 0 of 110 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 4 of 110 products (Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), FD&C Yellow No. 5, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO), Bleached flour, FD&C Blue No. 1) · A (94) (15%) · products
FDA warning letters (20%)	A (100)	None found to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026.

Shown, not graded: recall reasons (4 pathogen) · IARC notes (8 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.

Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026

Class I, Oct 18, 2024 · Pathogen · FDA event 95629, 2 products (counted once)
- Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Chicken Caesar 5.75oz, Labeled Salad Bowls, Refrigerate, UPC Code: 71279407074 and Case Code:071279565620
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination. The pre-packaged condiment trays contains chicken linked to the Bruce Pac recall.
  Code information
  Lot code S268, S270, S274, S275, S277, S281, S282, S285, S288, Z257, Z262, Z267, Z271, Z274 Expiration Date: 09/29/2024, 10/04/2024, 10/09/2024, 10/13/2024, 10/15/2024, 10/16/2024, 10/19/2024, 10/20/2024, 10/22/2024, 10/26/2024, 10/27/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/02/2024
  Recalling firm
  Fresh Express Incorpated
  Dates
  Recall started Oct 18, 2024; classified Dec 5, 2024
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name prefix) and brand name
  FDA record F-0256-2025: openFDA · Report an error
- Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Santa Fe Greek 5.2 oz, Labeled Salad Bowls, Refrigerate, UPC Code: 71279 40713 5 and Case Code :71279-56704
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination. The pre-packaged condiment trays contains chicken linked to the Bruce Pac recall.
  Code information
  Lot Code: Z257, Z262, Z267, Z271 Expiration Date: 09/30/2024, 10/05/2024, 10/10/2024, 10/14/2024
  Recalling firm
  Fresh Express Incorpated
  Dates
  Recall started Oct 18, 2024; classified Dec 5, 2024
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name prefix) and brand name
  FDA record F-0257-2025: openFDA · Report an error
Class I, Feb 8, 2024 · Pathogen · FDA event 93972
- Fresh Express Kit Salsa! Ensalada with condiments(toppings that include cheese), labeled salad bag (Iceberg & Romaine Lettuce, Salsa Ranch Dressing, Nacho Taco Seasoned Cheese Yellow & Blue Tortilla Strips), Net Wt 12.1 oz, 6 bags per case. UPC 071279309026
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The condiment pack in the salad kit contains cheese recalled by the cheese supplier.
  Code information
  Lot Number:S002, S003, S005, S008, S009, S012, S015, S019, S023, S026, S030, S033, S353, S356, S361, S362, S364 Expiration/Use By Date : 01/06/2024, 01/10/2024, 01/15/2024, 01/16/2024, 01/18/2024, 01/21/2024, 01/22/2024, 01/24/2024, 01/27/2024, 01/28/2024, 01/31/2024, 02/3/2024 , 02/07/2024, 02/11/2024 , 02/14/2024, 02/18/2024, 02/20/2024 Condiment Pack Use-by Dates 02/28/2024 to 04/04/2024
  Recalling firm
  Fresh Express Incorpated
  Dates
  Recall started Feb 8, 2024; classified Feb 15, 2024
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name prefix) and brand name
  FDA record F-0876-2024: openFDA · Report an error
Class I, Dec 15, 2023 · Pathogen · FDA event 93633
- Spinach sold under the brand names of Fresh Express NET WT. 8 OZ (227G) UPC 0 71279 13204 4 FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED PO BOX 80399, SALINAS, CA 93912 & Publix NET WT 9 OZ (255g) UPC 0 41415 00886 1 DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC., LAKELAND, FL 33802
  Reason (FDA's words)
  The firm was notified by the Florida Department of Agriculture that the products test positive for Listeria monoctyogenes.
  Code information
  Fresh Express Spinach G332 USE BY: DEC-15-23 Publix G322 USE BY: DEC-14-23
  Recalling firm
  Fresh Express Incorpated
  Dates
  Recall started Dec 15, 2023; classified Jan 17, 2024
  Status
  Completed (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by UPC 71279132044 (upc)
  FDA record F-0771-2024: openFDA · Report an error
Class I, Apr 7, 2023 · Pathogen · FDA event 92068, 2 products (counted once)
- Fresh EXPRESS Chopped Kit Caesar Romaine Lettuce TOTAL NET WT. 9.4 OZ (266g) SALAD & TOPPINGS: NET WT. 6.9 OZ (196g) DRESSING 2.5 fl. oz. (74 mL)/NET WT 2.5 oz. (71g) fresh express incorporated P.O. BOX 80599, SALINAS, CA 93912 UPC 0 71279 30919 4
  Reason (FDA's words)
  The firm was notified by one of their customers that their product test positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
  Code information
  G075/ 04/02/23
  Recalling firm
  Fresh Express Incorpated
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 7, 2023; classified Apr 21, 2023
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by UPC 71279309194 (upc)
  FDA record F-0753-2023: openFDA · Report an error
- Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar TOTAL NET WT. 11.3 oz (320G) SALAD TOPPINGS NET WT 9.1 oz (258Gg) DRESSING 2.3 fl. oz. (68 mL)/NET WT 2.2oz (62g) FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 80599, SALINAS, CA 93912 UPC 0 71279 30604 9
  Reason (FDA's words)
  The firm was notified by one of their customers that their product test positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
  Code information
  G075/ 04/02/23
  Recalling firm
  Fresh Express Incorpated
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 7, 2023; classified Apr 21, 2023
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by UPC 71279306049 (upc)
  FDA record F-0754-2023: openFDA · Report an error

4 recall events by Fresh Express Incorporated name no brand, so they are on the owner's page, not counted here.

Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.

Ingredients on our watch list

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 2 of 110 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(4): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 2 of 110 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(5): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 2 of 110 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(43): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 2 of 110 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(26): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Bleached flour Tier B in 1 of 110 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(6): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 1 of 110 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(7): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 8 of 110 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.
Sodium nitrate Tier C in 1 of 110 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.

Products (10)

CHOPPED ASIAN SALAD KIT · UPC 71279407111 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error
CREATIVE CLASSICS SALAD KIT · UPC 71279407128 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error
PARMESAN CHEESE CRISP WITH WHITE WINE LEMON VINAIGRETTE SALAD · UPC 71279407210 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
TUSCAN SALAD KIT · UPC 71279407104 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
BACON CAESAR KIT · UPC 71279301082 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN SALAD · UPC 71279407227 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
CHEF ICEBERG LETTUCE, SMOKED HAM, SMOKED TURKEY BREAST MEAT, SWISS CHEESE, WITH CREAMY RANCH DRESSING GOURMET CAFE SALADS, CHEF · UPC 71279407364 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
CHEF SALAD WITH BACON RANCH DRESSING SALAD · UPC 71279407197 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
C Sodium nitrate ("sodium nitrate"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
COBB ICEBERG LETTUCE, GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, SMOKED TURKEY BREAST MEAT, BACON CRUMBLES, CRUMBLED HARD BOILED EGGS, WITH BLEU CHEESE DRESSING SALADS · UPC 71279407371 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
SALAD KIT, TURKEY & BACON CHEF · UPC 71279407081 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error

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FDA warning letters to Fresh Express Incorporated, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026

None found from FDA food offices.

FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.