The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0414-2023·Announced 2023-03-15

Organic Brussel Sprouts Recalled Due to Chlorpyrifos Pesticide Contamination

4 Earth Farms is recalling organic brussel sprouts sold under multiple retail brands because the product tested positive for the pesticide Chlorpyrifos. The affected products were distributed to consumers across the United States and Canada.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is pesticide contamination, which exceeds cosmetic or labeling defects but falls short of the high-risk factors that would warrant a higher classification.

Plain-English summary

4 Earth Farms (formerly MCL Fresh Inc) is recalling organic brussel sprouts that tested positive for Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide. The recall affects approximately 7,135 finished cases of brussel sprouts sold under the following brands: 4 Earth Farms, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, O Organics, and Kroger.

The affected products were sold in multiple package sizes (ranging from 10 oz to 25 lbs) and were distributed across numerous states including California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and many others, as well as Toronto, Canada. Products with best-by dates of February 4, 8, 9, 10, or 12, 2023 may be affected.

This recall was initiated after testing by the State of California detected Chlorpyrifos residues in the product. Consumers who have purchased the affected brussel sprouts should check the package for the brand and best-by date to determine if their product is part of this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: 4 Earth Farms, Trader Joe s, Wegman s, O Organics, STO Kroger. Unit size: 2lbs (plastic bag), 1lbs (mesh bag and plastic bag), 14 oz (plastic bag), 12 oz (plastic bag), 10 oz (plastic bag),
Manufacturer
4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
  • chlorpyrifos

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)

  • Best by 02/04/23
  • 02/08/23
  • 02/09/23
  • 02/10/23
  • 02/12/23.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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