CDC is currently investigating two separate Listeria outbreaks, both of which are linked to packaged salads. One outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express. The other outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Dole.
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Packaged Salads Produced by Fresh Express
Key points:
- Ten people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from eight states. Ten people have been hospitalized. One death has been reported.
- Interviews with ill people and laboratory data show that Fresh Express packaged salads may be contaminated with Listeria and may be making people sick.
- On December 20, 2021, Fresh Express recalled several brands of packaged salad products. The recall includes all Use-By Dates with product codes Z324 through Z350.
- Brands include Fresh Express, Bowl & Basket, Giant Eagle, Little Salad Bar, Marketside, O Organics, Signature Farms, Simply Nature, Weis Fresh from the Field, and Wellsley Farms Organic.
- CDC is advising people not to eat, sell, or serve any recalled products.
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Packaged Salads Produced by Dole
Key points:
- Sixteen people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from thirteen states. Twelve people have been hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported.
- Epidemiologic and recent laboratory data show that packaged salads produced by Dole may be contaminated with Listeria and making people sick.
- Investigators found the outbreak strain of Listeria in two different packaged salads produced by Dole.
- On December 22, 2021, Dole recalled several brands of packaged salads. The recall includes "best if used by" dates from 11/30/21 through 01/08/22.
- Brands include Ahold, Dole, Kroger, Lidl, Little Salad Bar, Marketside, Naturally Better, Nature's Promise, and Simply Nature.
- CDC is advising people not to eat, sell, or serve any recalled products. Investigators are working to determine if additional products may be contaminated.
What You Should Do:
- Do not eat any recalled packaged salads. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
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