The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1910-2018·Announced 2018-09-05

Howard Calcagno Farms Recalls Kale Due to Cyclospora Contamination Risk

Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling kale shipped in cardboard boxes due to potential contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis. The product was distributed in Oregon.

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Cyclospora cayetanensis) without reported illness, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling kale that was shipped in cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002." The recall is issued due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.

The affected product consists of 2 dozens of kale. The distribution pattern indicates that the product was distributed in Oregon.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for kale matching the description above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Kale was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Affected units
2

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)

  • None

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Howard Calcagno Farms under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 19 products in this recall →