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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated May 9, 2016 (10 years ago)

Kale, 4/ recall

Recalled by Pearson Foods Inc. · Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Pearson Foods Corporation is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packaged Kale products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pathogen: 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

Kale, 4/ 1 lb, & 1 /2 lb shredded packaged in plastic, keep refrigerated

Quantity: 64 lbs & 73 lbs

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.

Kale, 4/1 lb shredded packaged in plastic, Use by date May 8th, 2016; manufactured on 04/26/2016; and RC Kale (3/8 inch) 1/2 lb shredded, Manufactured on 04/26/16, Use by of 05/07/16, tracking code 643

Where it was sold

Illinois Michigan Virginia Wisconsin

FDA's distribution note: Domestic Only: IL, MI, WI No Foreign or VA/DOD

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
Pearson Foods Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
May 9, 2016
In FDA report of
Sep 7, 2016
Terminated
Mar 30, 2017
FDA recall number
F-2011-2016 · event 74118
Official record
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Also recalled with it (1 more product)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Salmonella

Nappa Shredded

Reason Pearson Foods Corporation is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packaged Kale products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pearson Foods Inc. IL, MI, VA, WI F-2012-2016

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