Warning issued over Fresh Express brand romaine lettuce products over E.Coli concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to eat Fresh Express brand romaine lettuce-based salads because of bacterial contamination concerns.

 

The announcement was made yesterday after the agency said the romaine lettuce salads, sold in pre-made plastic bags and produced by California-based Fresh Express, may contain harmful E. coli bacteria. The salads have been distributed in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed nationally.

This widespread warning was initiated in response to a recall by Fresh Express. Incorporated, of Salinas, California.

 

To read more about the warning, and for a detailed list of affected products, click here.