The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0921-2023·Announced 2023-05-31

Multiple kale greens products recalled for possible Listeria contamination

Lancaster Foods LLC is recalling ROBINSON FRESH and LANCASTER kale greens products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products have a best-by date of May 1, 2023, and were distributed in MA, MD, PA, NY, NJ, and VA.

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: FDA Class I classification for Listeria monocytogenes (a high-risk pathogen) requires a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. No illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Lancaster Foods LLC is recalling multiple kale greens products under the ROBINSON FRESH and LANCASTER brand names. The recalled products include ROBINSON FRESH KALE GREENS (16 oz, UPC 0-95829-60015; 32 oz, UPC 0-95829-60016-6) and LANCASTER Chopped Kale (4 oz). All affected products have a best-by date of May 1, 2023. Approximately 2564 cases have been distributed.

The recall was initiated due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed to retailers and distributors in Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased these recalled products should not consume them. The affected products should be disposed of or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
ROBINSON FRESH KALE GREENS, NET WT 16 OZ, UPC:0-95829-60015. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 8 in a case. ROBINSON FRESH KALE GREENS NET WT 32 OZ UPC: 0-95829-60016-6. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 8 in a case. LANCASTER Chopped Kale NET WT 4 OZ CHOPPED KALE. Packaged in
Manufacturer
Lancaster Foods LLC
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • Best By May 01 2023

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • MA
  • MD
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • VA