The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0316-2023·Announced 2023-02-01

Wegmans Organic Microgreens Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling Organic Farm & Orchard Microgreens (1.75 oz) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected products with use-by dates December 17 and 24, 2022, were distributed across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

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: Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that qualifies for a High severity classification per FDA guidelines. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material. The FDA classified this as Class II, and the lack of reported illness caps the score at 3.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Organic Farm & Orchard Microgreens (1.75 oz) because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogenic bacterium that can cause foodborne illness.

The recalled products have use-by dates of December 17, 2022, and December 24, 2022 (UPC 77890-25036). Both microgreens and salad mix are affected, with 3,360 units of microgreens and 1,644 units of salad mix included in the recall. The products were distributed to retailers in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, North Carolina, and Maryland.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard them or return them to the point of purchase for a refund. The products should not be consumed.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Micro Greens; 1.75 oz
Manufacturer
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Hazard
  • salmonella

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 (2)

  • UPC 77890-25036
  • Use by dates: 12/17/22 and 12/24/22

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

  • DC
  • DE
  • MA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • VA