The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0213-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

BrightFarms Spring Mix Recalled for Potential E. coli Presence

CHI Greenhouse is voluntarily recalling BrightFarms Spring Mix packages due to the potential presence of E. coli. The recall covers products 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 corresponds to a High severity score under 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 specific products affected are BrightFarms Spring Mix in 4 oz. and 8 oz. sizes, as well as 3# packages. The total quantity involved is 3,285 cases.

The recalled products are packaged in clear, plastic clamshells. Consumers should check for best-by dates of 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, 10/27/2017, or 10/28/2017. The associated UPC codes are 1115093815, 1115093861, and 1115078085.

The recall is limited to domestic distribution in Illinois and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported. The source text does not specify any reported illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
BrightFarms Spring Mix (4 oz. and 8 oz., 3# packages);
Manufacturer
CHI Greenhouse
Category
Food — Packaged 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 (9)

  • salad products packaged in clear
  • 10/25/2017
  • 10/26/2017
  • 10/27/2017 and 10/28/2017. Spring Mix
  • 4 oz
  • 8 oz.
  • and 3# UPC Codes: 1115093815
  • 1115093861
  • 1115078085

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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