The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1013-2023·Announced 2023-07-12

Romaine Lettuce Recalled for Potential Contamination from Deer Feces

G.O. Corporation is recalling romaine lettuce due to potential contamination with deer feces. The recall affects lettuce distributed in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin with lot number 130166.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving biological contamination of produce. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the product. Per the severity rubric, recalls with unconfirmed hazards and no reported harm are rated at most High (3).

Plain-English summary

G.O. Corporation is recalling romaine lettuce sold in multiple configurations and sizes due to potential contamination with deer feces. The recalled product includes lettuce with produce codes 720832, 720840, 720625, 720725, 720732, 720732C, 720747, 720325, 720425, and 720449, totaling approximately 11,500 pounds with lot number 130166.

The affected romaine lettuce was distributed to consumers in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who purchased romaine lettuce should check their product against the recalled produce codes and lot number. Those with affected products should not consume them and should discard or return the lettuce to their retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Romaine lettuce, packaged into the following configurations and sizes: 1. Medium, Produce Code 720832, 6-2lb per shipping case. 2. Medium, Produce Code 720840, 10-2lb per shipping case. 3. 1.5XRandom, Produce Code 720625, 4-2.5lb bags per shipping case. 4. 1.5XRandom,
Manufacturer
G.O. Corporation
Hazard
  • fecal-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 130166

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • IA
  • MN
  • ND
  • WI