The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2364-2017·Announced 2017-06-21

Bright Farms Mixed Greens Recalled Due to Metal Contamination

Bright Farms is recalling Mixed Greens 4oz packages because metal was detected in the product. The firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard.

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) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BrightFarms, Inc. is recalling specific packages of Bright Farms Mixed Greens. The affected product is packaged in clear, plastic clamshells and includes best by dates on the package. The recall covers 555 cases of the 4oz Mixed Greens product.

The firm detected metal in the product through internal verification techniques. The firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard associated with the presence of metal. 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.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should check their packages for the specific codes listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the description and codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bright Farms Mixed Greens 4oz 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
555

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)

  • Mixed Greens (4oz)- MG05092017
  • MG05102017
  • MG05112017
  • MG05122017
  • MG05132017

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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