CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Kale, 4/, & 1 / shredded recalled by Pearson Foods
Pearson Foods is recalling Kale, 4/, & 1 / shredded, distributed in Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 9 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2011-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74118
- Recalling firm
- Pearson Foods, Grand Rapids, MI
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 29 Aug 2016
- Reported
- 7 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Lettuce
Timeline
| 9 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Aug 2016 | Classified by FDA | +112 days |
| 7 Sep 2016 | 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
Pearson Foods Corporation is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packaged Kale products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Kale, 4/ 1 lb, & 1 /2 lb shredded packaged in plastic, keep refrigerated
Where it was distributed
Domestic Only: IL, MI, WI No Foreign or VA/DOD
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Pearson Foods Corporation is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packaged Kale products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Kale, 4/1 lb shredded packaged in plastic, Use by date May 8th, 2016; manufactured on 04/26/2016; and RC Kale (3/8 inch) 1/2 lb shredded, Manufactured on 04/26/16, Use by of 05/07/16, tracking code 643
Where was it sold?
Domestic Only: IL, MI, WI No Foreign or VA/DOD
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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
1 other product · FDA event 74118This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Nappa Shredded recalled by Pearson Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Nappa Shredded recalled by Pearson FoodsNappa | Pearson Foods | Salmonella | 4 states |
More recalls from Pearson Foods
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Lettuce Romaine recalled by Pearson Foods | Pearson Foods | Other | IL |
| Food | CLASS I | Nappa Shredded recalled by Pearson FoodsNappa | Pearson Foods | Salmonella | 4 states |
Other Lettuce recalls
All 155| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Sysco Lettuce Chop 4/5# Sysco Lettuce Shred 1/8" 4/5# recalledSysco | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cross Valley Farms Lettuce Chop 4/5# Cross Valley Farms recalledCross Valley | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Yum Lettuce Shredded 1/4" 6/5# Iceberg only products recalledYum | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Taylor Farms Lettuce Chop " 4/4# Taylor Farms Lettuce Chop recalledTaylor | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Markon Lettuce Chop 4/5# Markon Lettuce Shred 1/4" 4/5# recalledMarkon | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |