FDA 483 - Fresh Express Incorporated - December 20, 2017

An FDA inspection of Fresh Express Inc (Div of Chiquita Brands) in Streamwood, IL, identified one significant observation related to equipment design and maintenance. The firm was cited because a dolly cart used on the production floor splashed floor water onto baskets carrying ready-to-eat lettuce, indicating a potential for contamination. This suggests a moderate severity issue concerning sanitation and product protection.