The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0217-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

CHI Greenhouse Recalls BrightFarms Baby Arugula Due to E. coli Risk

CHI Greenhouse is voluntarily recalling BrightFarms Baby Arugula packages 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 corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

CHI Greenhouse LLC, doing business as Bright Farms Inc., is initiating a voluntary recall of BrightFarms Baby Arugula (4 oz. package). The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of E. coli in the packaged produce.

The affected product is packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with UPC Code 1115093815. 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 recall covers 3,285 cases total.

The product was distributed domestically in Illinois and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
BrightFarms Baby Arugula (4 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 (5)

  • Salad products packaged in clear
  • 10/25/2017
  • 10/26/2017
  • 10/27/2017 and 10/28/2017. BrightFarms Baby Arugula (4 oz. package)
  • UPC Code: 1115093815

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 →