CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Sep 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Green Kale recalled by Air Stream

Air Stream is recalling Green Kale, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 18 Aug 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot# 34456810

Quantity recalled887 cases (total for all products)

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-1976-2018
FDA event ID: 80866
Recalling firm: Air Stream, Oceanside, NY
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Aug 2018
FDA classified: 21 Sep 2018
Reported: 19 Sep 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Lettuce

Timeline

18 Aug 2018	Recall initiated by company
19 Sep 2018	Published in enforcement report	+32 days
21 Sep 2018	Classified by FDA	+2 days

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

Reason for recall

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Green Kale

Where it was distributed

Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia

Connecticut District of Columbia Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Green Kale recalled?

Yes. Air Stream recalled Green Kale on 18 Aug 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1976-2018.

Why was it recalled?

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Lot# 34456810

Where was it sold?

Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia

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

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