The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0211-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

BrightFarms Baby Spinach Recalled Due to Potential E. coli Presence

CHI Greenhouse is voluntarily recalling BrightFarms Baby Spinach due to the potential presence of E. coli. The recall covers specific packages distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bright Farms Inc. dba CHI Greenhouse LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of packaged produce due to the potential presence of E. coli. The recall includes BrightFarms Baby Spinach in 4 oz., 8 oz., and 3# packages. The affected products are packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates of 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, 10/27/2017, and 10/28/2017. The total quantity involved is 3,285 cases.

The recall covers products distributed domestically in Illinois and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported. The specific UPC codes for the recalled items are 1115078083, 1115093813, and 1115078086.

Consumers who have purchased these specific packages should check their best by dates and UPC codes. If the product matches the description and dates listed, consumers should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it.

The recalled product

Product
BrightFarms Baby Spinach (4 oz. and 8 oz., and 3# packages)
Manufacturer
CHI Greenhouse
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
3,285

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 (8)

  • The recall includes the below salad products packaged in clear
  • 10/25/2017
  • 10/26/2017
  • and 10/27/2017
  • and 10/28/2017. BrightFarms Baby Spinach (4 oz. and 8 oz.
  • and 3# packages) UPC Codes:1115078083
  • 1115093813
  • 1115078086

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by CHI Greenhouse under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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