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Class III Recall

Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: 4 Earth Farms, Trader Joe s, We

4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class III for Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk by 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc. Reason: Organic Brussel Sprouts tested positive for Chlorpyrifos by the State of California.

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-0414-2023

Action Date

2023-03-15

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: 4 Earth Farms, Trader Joe s, Wegman s, O Organics, STO Kroger. Unit size: 2lbs (plastic bag), 1lbs (mesh bag and plastic bag), 14 oz (plastic bag), 12 oz (plastic bag), 10 oz (plastic bag), 10 lbs (carton box), 25 lbs (carton box). Containers:Plastic bag, mesh bag, and carton box.

Lot/Code Info: Best by 02/04/23, 02/08/23, 02/09/23, 02/10/23, 02/12/23.

Quantity Affected: 7,135 finished cases

Reason for Recall

Organic Brussel Sprouts tested positive for Chlorpyrifos by the State of California

Distribution

California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Maryland, Washington, Utah, Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, Canada (Toronto), Wyoming, South Carolina, Maine, Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana, Nevada, Tennessee, North Carolina, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Michigan.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-02-02

Context & Analysis

This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.

This was one of 29 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc has 10 FDA actions in our database, including 10 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class III recall?

A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc have FDA actions?

4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc has 10 FDA actions in our database, including 10 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-0414-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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