BrightFarms Mighty Romaine recall

Recalled by Bright Farms · New York, NY, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

BrightFarms Mighty Romaine; packaged in clear, plastic clamshells; 4oz and 8oz; grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm

Quantity: N/A

Food: Leafy greens & salads

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

UPC: 5706200452 (4oz) and 5706200491 (8oz) Best By Dates through 7/29/2021

Where it was sold

Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

FDA's distribution note: IL, WI, IA, IN, MI

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm: Bright Farms
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Jul 15, 2021
In FDA report of: Sep 8, 2021
Terminated: Oct 5, 2021
FDA recall number: F-0896-2021 · event 88290
Official record: FDA enforcement report search