CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Jun 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Bright Farms Baby Romaine - package , The salad products recalled

BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse is recalling Bright Farms Baby Romaine - package , The salad products, distributed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 17 May 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBaby Romaine (4oz)- R005092017, R005102017, R005112017, R005122017, R005132017

Quantity recalledCases 300

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-2365-2017
FDA event ID: 77325
Recalling firm: BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse, Elkwood, VA
Brand: Bright
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 May 2017
FDA classified: 12 Jun 2017
Reported: 21 Jun 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

17 May 2017	Recall initiated by company
12 Jun 2017	Classified by FDA	+26 days
21 Jun 2017	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

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.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Bright Farms Baby Romaine - 4oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .

Where it was distributed

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.

Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Baby Romaine (4oz)- R005092017, R005102017, R005112017, R005122017, R005132017

Where was it sold?

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.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

9 other products · FDA event 77325

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Bright Farms Baby Kale package , The salad products recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Baby Kale package , The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Spinach Blend package) , The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Spring Mix and package) , The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Lemon Basil package , The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Mixed Greens package , The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Baby Spinach package) The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Arugula and package) and package) , The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Thai Basil package , The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA
21 Jun 2017	CLASS II	Bright Farms Basil (. package) The salad products recalledBright	BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse	Foreign Material	MD, PA, VA

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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
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