The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0170-2023·Announced 2022-11-30

Kalera Butter Lettuce Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Kalera butter lettuce (lot #001293 and #001294) is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the affected product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The product is classified FDA Class I, which establishes a minimum severity of 4 per the recall severity rubric. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen, though no illnesses have been reported in the source.

Plain-English summary

Kalera, Inc. is recalling Kalera brand butter lettuce due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The affected product includes Kalera butter lettuce in whole head format with living roots, distributed in cases of 6 clamshells.

The recall specifically involves lot #001293 (best by 11/11/2022) and lot #001294 (best by 11/10/2022). The affected product was distributed domestically.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections. Consumers who have purchased the affected Kalera butter lettuce should not consume it. Those who have purchased this product should return it to the retailer or discard it. Consumers who have consumed the product and developed symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Kalera, The cleanest lettuce in the world., Butter lettuce, Whole head with living roots, Distributed by Kalera, Inc, Orlando FL 32822
Manufacturer
Kalera Public Limited Company
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot #001293
  • Best by 11/11/2022 Lot #001294
  • Best by 11/10/2022

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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