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Class I Recall

BrightFarms Southwest Chipotle Salad Kit Ready to eat salad kit containing green lettuce (grown by indoors at BrightFar

BrightFarms

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for BrightFarms Southwest Chipotle Salad Kit Ready to eat salad kit containing gree by BrightFarms. Reason: Product ingredient may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes..

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-1065-2024

Action Date

2024-03-20

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

BrightFarms Southwest Chipotle Salad Kit Ready to eat salad kit containing green lettuce (grown by indoors at BrightFarms) and a master pack supplied by Latitude 36 Foods, which contain cotija cheese, dressing and toppings. Intended for retail distribution to consumers. Cotija Cheese is manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods Inc.

Lot/Code Info: Best by dates Dec. 31, 2023 through Feb. 22, 2024 2.3 - UPC Codes: 8-50051-82500-4

Quantity Affected: 24960 units

Reason for Recall

Product ingredient may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Distribution

Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington D.C

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-02-07

Company

BrightFarms

Irvington, NY

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 52 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

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 (BrightFarms) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does BrightFarms have FDA actions?

This is the only FDA action we have on record for BrightFarms in our database.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1065-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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