The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2011-2016·Announced 2016-09-07

Pearson Foods Recalls Packaged Kale Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Pearson Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of packaged shredded kale because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Pearson Foods Corporation is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packaged kale products. The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products are Kale, 4/1 lb, and 1/2 lb shredded packaged in plastic. The specific lots involved were manufactured on April 26, 2016, and have use-by dates of May 8, 2016, and May 7, 2016. The recall covers 64 lbs and 73 lbs of product.

The products were distributed domestically in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have these products should check their use-by dates and manufacturing dates to determine if they are affected. If the product matches the description and dates, consumers should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Kale, 4/ 1 lb, & 1 /2 lb shredded packaged in plastic, keep refrigerated
Manufacturer
Pearson Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard

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 (9)

  • Kale
  • 4/1 lb shredded packaged in plastic
  • Use by date May 8th
  • 2016
  • manufactured on 04/26/2016
  • and RC Kale (3/8 inch) 1/2 lb shredded
  • Manufactured on 04/26/16
  • Use by of 05/07/16
  • tracking code 643

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Pearson Foods Inc. 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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