You simply won’t believe the reason for this recall. You’ll certainly tell a friend.
In response to concerns over potential contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) salads and wraps containing meat and poultry. The FSIS warns that these products may contain lettuce contaminated with deer feces, regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The issue came to light when an FSIS-regulated establishment reported that its lettuce supplier, regulated by the FDA, initiated a recall due to possible contamination with deer feces. As a result, the FSIS is taking this precautionary measure to ensure consumers are aware of the potential health risks associated with these products.
The RTE salad and wrap products were produced on August 1, 2023, and August 2, 2023. The following products subject to the public health alert are [view labels]:
- 8.65-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
- 7.2-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of 8/10/2023.
- 8.5-oz. plastic clamshell packages containing “Chicken Caesar Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of 8/9/2023.
- 8.55-oz. plastic clamshell packages containing “Chef Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
- 5.85-oz. plastic clamshell packages containing “Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
The products bear the establishment number “P-45091” or “Est. 45091” on the front label.
To safeguard public health, the FSIS advises against consuming any salads or wraps that contain meat and poultry and were prepared with lettuce sourced from the affected supplier. Consumers who have already purchased these products are urged to discard them immediately.
Those who suspect they may have experienced an illness or injury related to these products are advised to seek medical attention promptly. For any food safety inquiries, consumers can reach out to the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or engage in live chat via Ask USDA between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) from Monday to Friday.
Additionally, consumers can access food safety messages and submit questions via email to [email protected]. If any individuals need to report a problem with meat, poultry, or egg products, they can do so conveniently through the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System, available 24/7 at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
The FSIS remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers, and this public health alert serves as a crucial step to prevent any potential illnesses related to contaminated lettuce in fresh salads and wraps.
