The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1920-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

J&J Distributing Recalls Salad Super Kale Due to Metal Contamination

J&J Distributing Company is recalling Kowalski's Markets Salad Super Kale because shred carrots used as an ingredient were contaminated with metal pieces.

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 risk-of-harm product (metal contamination in ready-to-eat food) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

J&J Distributing Company is recalling Kowalski's Markets Salad Super Kale, 9 oz in plastic container, UPC 6-10014-14316-9. The recall involves 10 cases of the product with a Best By date of 03/21 (March 21st). The product was distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The recall was initiated because a small amount of shred carrots used as an ingredient in the salad were contaminated with metal pieces. The source text notes that these shred carrots were used as an ingredient for other ready-to-eat (RTE) items.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Kowalski's Markets, Salad Super Kale, UPC 6-10014-14316-9, 9 oz in plastic container.
Manufacturer
J & J Distributing Company
Category
Food — Salads / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By: 03/21 (March 21st)

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by J & J Distributing Company 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.

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