BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC

Recall #F-2361-2017 · Initiated 2017-05-17

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What happened

BrightFarms baby kale in 3 oz. packages was recalled because metal was found in the product during the company's quality checks. The affected products were distributed to stores and facilities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could be affected, as metal fragments in food pose a risk to anyone who consumes it.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for Bright Farms Baby Kale 3 oz. packages and do not eat them. Throw away the product or return it to where you purchased it for a refund.

Product

Bright Farms Baby Kale 3 oz. package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .

Reason for recall

According to the firm, they have detected metal in their product. The firm learned of the problem through an internal verification techniques. The firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard. an is enacting this recall.

Quantity affected

Cases 547

Distribution

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.

Lot / code info

Baby Kale (3oz)- KA05092017, KA05102017, KA05112017, KA05122017, KA05132017

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2021-07-27