The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2359-2017·Announced 2017-06-21

Bright Farms Spring Mix Recalled Due to Metal Contamination

Bright Farms is recalling Spring Mix salad products in 4 oz. and 8 oz. packages because metal was detected in the product.

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 (metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

BrightFarms, Inc. is recalling specific packages of Bright Farms Spring Mix salad. The affected products are packaged in clear plastic clamshells and are available in 4 oz. and 8 oz. sizes. The recall involves approximately 1,598 cases of the product.

The firm detected metal in the product through internal verification techniques. The company believes there is a risk of a health hazard associated with the presence of metal in the salad. The affected product was delivered to distribution centers in Landover, Maryland, and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, as well as a food bank in Lorton, Virginia, and a facility in Laurel, Maryland.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their packages for the specific best-by dates and codes listed in the official recall notice. If the product matches the description and codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Bright Farms Spring Mix (4 oz. and 8 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
1,598

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)

  • Spring Mix (4oz)- SM05092017
  • SM05102017
  • SM05112017
  • SM05122017
  • SM05132017 Spring Mix (8oz)- SM80Z0509217
  • SM80Z0510217
  • SM80Z0511217
  • SM80Z0512217
  • SM80Z0513217

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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