4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc

Recall #F-0414-2023 · Initiated 2023-02-02

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What happened

Brussels sprouts from 4 Earth Farms (sold under multiple brand names including Trader Joe's and Wegmans) tested positive for chlorpyrifos, a pesticide. The affected products were distributed across the U.S. and Canada.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these brussels sprouts products should be aware of this recall, as chlorpyrifos exposure can pose health risks.

What to do

Check your home for any of the recalled brussels sprouts products using the brand names and package sizes listed. If you have them, do not eat them—discard them or return them to the store. The recall is classified as Class III, meaning it's unlikely to cause harm, but it's best to be cautious.

Product

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.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

7,135 finished cases

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.

Lot / code info

Best by 02/04/23, 02/08/23, 02/09/23, 02/10/23, 02/12/23.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2023-03-13