The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1008-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Springworks Organic lettuce recalled for potential metal shavings contamination

Springworks Organic single cut green leaf lettuce may contain metal shavings dust. The FDA Class II recall affects 224 cases distributed to Connecticut, Maine, and New York.

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: Metal contamination in food presents a choking and internal injury risk. The FDA classified this as Class II. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is potential (may contain), placing this at score 3 per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Springworks Farm Inc. is recalling Springworks Organic single cut green leaf lettuce, 4 oz. packages, due to potential contamination with metal shavings dust.

The affected product may contain metal shavings or metal dust, which could pose a choking hazard or cause internal injury if ingested.

The recall involves lettuce distributed to Connecticut, Maine, and New York. The affected product has a best-by date of June 2, 2023 (UPC 5001351704) or June 3, 2023 (UPC 5001351704). A total of 224 cases were affected.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Dispose of the lettuce or return it to the retailer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Springworks Organic single cut green leaf lettuce, 4 oz.
Manufacturer
Springworks Farm Inc.
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • metal-shavings
  • choking
  • foreign-object

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 (3)

  • 1. Best by June 2nd
  • 2023 UPC 5001351704 2. Best by June 3rd
  • 2023 UPC 5001351704

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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