Salad Products recalled over E. coli concerns

Missa Bay, LLC is voluntarily recalling over 97,000 pounds of salad products because the lettuce may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Nov. 21. As part of a foodborne illness outbreak investigation relating to lettuce, testing of a random unopened salad product tested positive for E. coli.

The Defense Commissary Agency has publicized this recall to all its stores, said Richard Stith, Chief, Public Health Division, DeCA headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia. Whenever a commissary has recalled or withdrawn products in its inventory, they are immediately removed from store shelves.               

The products below are affected by this recall and bear establishment number “EST 18502B” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

• Salad Singles Chicken Caesar, 6.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” dates of Oct. 29-30
• Ready Pac Bistro Chicken and Guacamole Salad, 7.9 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Ready Pac Bistro Santa Fe Style, 6.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Ready Pac Bistro Chicken Caesar, 6.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 30-31
• Ready Pac Bistro Gourmet Chicken Caesar Salad, 9.95 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Ready Pac Bistro Gourmet Southwestern Style Salad, 11.5 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Ready Pac Bistro Salad Kit with Grilled Chicken Santa Fe Style, 15.2 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Ready Pac Bistro Garden Salad, 11.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 30
• Ready Pac Bistro Caesar Salad, 11.75 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Bonduelle Fresh Picked Braichement Cueilli Caesar Salad with Chicken and Bacon, 6.15 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 29
• Bonduelle Fresh Picked Braichement Cueilli Chef Inspired Salad with Turkey and Ham, 7.75 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Bonduelle Fresh Picked Braichement Cueilli Cobb Salad with Turkey and Ham, 7.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Bonduelle Fresh Picked Braichement Cueilli Santa Fe Style Salad with Chicken, 6.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Giant Eagle Chicken Caesar Salad, 6.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Marketside Chef Salad, 7.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Marketside Caesar Salad with Chicken, 6.25 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 30
• Marketside Southwest Style Salad with Chicken, 11.75 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 30
• Marketside Santa Fe Style Salad with Chicken, 6.35 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 30
• Marketside Caesar Salad with Chicken, 12 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 30 - 31
• Marketside Avocado Ranch Salad with Chicken, 7.45 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Nov. 1
• Marketside BLT Salad with Avocado Dressing, 6.81 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Nov. 1
• Signature Café Bowl Chicken Caesar, 6.75 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 29
• Signature Café Deli Chicken BLT, 8.5 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Signature Café Deli Chicken Caesar, 7.75 ounce bowl: “Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Signature Café Deli Southwest, 9.25 ounce bowl: Use by” date of Oct. 31
• Signature Café Southwestern Style Salad, 6.5 ounce bowl: Use by” date of Oct. 29
• Signature Farms Chicken Caesar Salad, 6.25 ounce bowl: Use by” date of Oct. 29
• Signature Farms Bistro Santa Fe Style Salad, 6.25 ounce bowl: Use by” date of Oct. 30
• Signature Farms Bowl Chicken Caesar Salad, 12 ounce bowl: Use by” date of Oct. 30
• Signature Farms Bowl Southwestern Style Salad, 11.75 ounce bowl: Use by” date of Oct. 30

Infection with E. coli O157:H7 can result in dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps two to eight days (three to four days, on average) after exposure to the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).

HUS can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. Symptoms of HUS may include fever, abdominal pain, pale skin tone, fatigue, unexplained bruises or bleeding from the nose and mouth, decreased urination and swelling. The condition can lead to kidney failure and even death.

Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

Customers should return these products to the commissary of purchase for a full refund.

Questions about this recall should be directed to the Missa Bay Consumer Affairs manager at (800) 800-7822.