The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0897-2021·Announced 2021-09-08

BrightFarms Spinach Recall Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

BrightFarms Spinach packaged in 4oz and 8oz clamshells may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product was grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm and distributed across multiple Midwest states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of at least 4. Class I recalls involve products that pose a serious health risk or potential for death or serious injury. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause severe illness.

Plain-English summary

BrightFarms is recalling BrightFarms Spinach due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product is packaged in clear plastic clamshells in 4oz and 8oz sizes and was grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm.

The recalled spinach was distributed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan. Consumers can identify the affected product by UPC codes 5706200439 (4oz) or 5706200449 (8oz) with Best By Dates through July 26, 2021.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who have consumed the spinach and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact their healthcare provider. Salmonella infection can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly persons, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
BrightFarms Spinach; packaged in clear, plastic clamshells; 4oz and 8oz; grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm
Manufacturer
Bright Farms
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 (1)

  • UPC: 5706200439 (4oz) and 5706200449 (8oz) Best By Dates through 7/26/2021

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MI
  • WI