The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1008-2021·Announced 2021-09-29

Kroger Kale Bags Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

The Kroger Co. is recalling Kroger Kale Bags (16 oz) due to potential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. The affected product was distributed to retail locations in seven 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 and the hazard is Listeria Monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Class I recalls require a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co. is recalling Kroger Kale Bags (16 oz plastic bag, 8 packages per case) due to potential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes.

The recalled product was distributed to retail locations in Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The affected lot is identified by Lot Number 10702021832, UPC 1111018170, with a Best By date of 09/18/2021. A total of 891 cases were distributed.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall. Those with questions are encouraged to contact The Kroger Co. for further assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Kroger Kale Bag 16oz plastic bag 8 packages per case
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • listeria
  • pathogen-contamination

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)

  • Lot Number 10702021832 UPC 1111018170 Best By 09/18/2021

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • AL
  • GA
  • MI
  • OH
  • SC
  • TN
  • WV

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