CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Jun 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bright Farms Baby Spinach package) The salad products recalled
BrightFarms Inc.: WDC Greenhouse is recalling Bright Farms Baby Spinach 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
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-2357-2017
- 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 Spinach (4 oz. 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.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
SP05102017,.SP05112017, SP05122017, SP05132017
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 77325This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Bright Farms Baby Kale package , The salad products recalled.
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