The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0215-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

BrightFarms Baby Greens Blend Recalled for Potential E. coli Presence

CHI Greenhouse is voluntarily recalling BrightFarms Baby Greens Blend due to the potential presence of E. coli. The recall covers 4 oz. and 8 oz. 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 meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bright Farms Inc. dba CHI Greenhouse LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of BrightFarms Baby Greens Blend (4 oz. and 8 oz. package) due to the potential presence of E. coli. The affected products are packaged in clear, plastic clamshells and have best by dates of 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, 10/27/2017, and 10/28/2017. The recall involves 3,285 cases total.

The recalled products were distributed domestically in Illinois and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported. The products can be identified by UPC codes 1115093818 and 1115093860.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their refrigerators for the specific best by dates and UPC codes listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
BrightFarms Baby Greens Blend (4 oz. and 8 oz. package)
Manufacturer
CHI Greenhouse
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 (4)

  • Salad products packaged in clear
  • 10/25/2017
  • 10/26/2017
  • 1115093860

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.

See all 9 products in this recall →