BrightFarms Bulk Kale Blend Recalled for Potential E. coli Presence
CHI Greenhouse is voluntarily recalling BrightFarms Bulk 3# Kale Blend due to the potential presence of E. coli.
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.
Plain-English summary
Bright Farms Inc. dba CHI Greenhouse LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of BrightFarms Bulk 3# Kale Blend. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of E. coli in the packaged produce.
The affected product is sold in clear, plastic clamshells with a UPC code of 1115078087. The recall covers packages with best by dates of 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, 10/27/2017, and 10/28/2017. The total quantity involved is 3,285 cases.
The product was distributed domestically in Illinois and Wisconsin. There is no foreign or VA/DOD distribution. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific dates and UPC codes and stop consuming the product if it matches the description.
The recalled product
- Product
- BrightFarms Bulk 3# Kale Blend
- 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 Bulk 3# Kale Blend
- UPC Code: 1115078087
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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