BrightFarms Spinach Blend Recalled for Potential E. coli Presence
CHI Greenhouse is voluntarily recalling BrightFarms Spinach Blend due to the potential presence of E. coli. The product was 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 aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
CHI Greenhouse LLC, doing business as Bright Farms Inc., is initiating a voluntary recall of BrightFarms Spinach Blend (4 oz. package). The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of E. coli in the packaged produce.
The affected product consists of salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells. The best-by dates on the labels are 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, 10/27/2017, and 10/28/2017. The UPC code for the product is 1115093817. A total of 3,285 cases were distributed.
The product was distributed domestically in Illinois and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and follow standard food safety guidelines regarding the potential presence of E. coli.
The recalled product
- Product
- BrightFarms Spinach Blend (4 oz. package)
- 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 (5)
- Salad products packaged in clear
- 10/25/2017
- 10/26/2017
- 10/27/2017 and 10/28/2017. Case 4oz each TENDERLY SWEET LOCAL SPINACH BLEND
- UPC Code: 1115093817
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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