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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
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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