The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2358-2017·Announced 2017-06-21

Bright Farms Spinach Blend Recalled Due to Metal Contamination

Bright Farms is recalling Spinach Blend (4 oz. packages) because metal was detected in the product. The firm identified the issue through internal verification techniques.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text states the firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bright Farms, Inc. is recalling Spinach Blend (4 oz. package) due to the detection of metal in the product. The affected salad products are packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package. The recall covers 392 cases of the product.

The firm learned of the problem through internal verification techniques and believes there is a risk of a health hazard. The product was delivered to two distribution centers in Landover, Maryland and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, one food bank in Lorton, Virginia, and one facility in Laurel, Maryland. The specific best by dates for the recalled product are SB05092017, SB05102017, SB05112017, SB05122017, and SB05132017.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their packages for the specific best by dates listed above. If the product matches the description and dates, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bright Farms Spinach Blend (4 oz. package) , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .
Manufacturer
BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC
Category
Food — Salads
Hazard
Affected units
392

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 (5)

  • SB05092017
  • SB05102017
  • SB05112017
  • SB05122017
  • SB05132017

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC 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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