BrightFarms Baby Kale Recalled for Potential E. coli Presence
CHI Greenhouse is voluntarily recalling BrightFarms Baby Kale due to the potential presence of E. coli. The product was 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 specific product involved is BrightFarms Baby Kale in 3 oz. packages.
The recall covers 3,285 cases of the product. Distribution was limited to domestic locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported. The affected packages are clear plastic clamshells with UPC Code 1115093816 and best by dates of 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, 10/27/2017, and 10/28/2017.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their packages for the specific UPC and best by dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- BrightFarms Baby Kale (3 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. BrightFarms Baby Kale (3 oz. package)
- UPC Code: 1115093816
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.
See all 9 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · CHI Greenhouse
See all →- HighBrightFarms Basil Recalled Due to Potential E. coli Presence
FDA (Food) · 2017-11-22
- HighBrightFarms Spinach Blend Recalled for Potential E. coli Presence
FDA (Food) · 2017-11-22
- HighBrightFarms Spring Mix Recalled for Potential E. coli Presence
FDA (Food) · 2017-11-22
- HighBrightFarms Baby Romaine Mix Recalled Due to Potential E. coli Presence
FDA (Food) · 2017-11-22
- HighCHI Greenhouse Recalls BrightFarms Baby Arugula Due to E. coli Risk
FDA (Food) · 2017-11-22
Same hazard · e coli
See all →- CriticalPublix Recalls Organic Whole Mixed Berries Due to E. coli Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-26
- HighLiquid supplement shots recalled over possible coliforms and E. coli
FDA (Food) · 2026-02-18
- HighAonic Complete Hers shots recalled over possible coliforms and E. coli
FDA (Food) · 2026-02-18
- HighBladder supplement recalled over potential contamination with two E. coli strains
FDA (Food) · 2025-12-10
- CriticalSliced farmhouse cheese recalled at Whole Foods over E coli contamination
FDA (Food) · 2025-12-03