CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 Aug 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lettuce Romaine recalled by Pearson Foods
Pearson Foods is recalling Lettuce Romaine, distributed in Illinois. The recall was initiated on 2 Aug 2023 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-1453-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92849
- Recalling firm
- Pearson Foods, Grand Rapids, MI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Aug 2023
- FDA classified
- 22 Aug 2023
- Reported
- 30 Aug 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Romaine Lettuce
Timeline
| 2 Aug 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 30 Aug 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potentially contaminated with deer feces
Product as listed by the FDA
Pearson Foods Lettuce Romaine. 1, 2.5lb bag per case
Where it was distributed
IL
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potentially contaminated with deer feces
Which lots are affected?
Best if Used By: 08/11 Best if Used By: 08/13
Where was it sold?
IL
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.
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| Food | CLASS I | Cross Valley Farms Blend Lett/Rom 50/50 Noclr 4/5# Cross recalledCross Valley | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |
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| Food | CLASS I | Taylor Farms Blend Lett/Rom Blend With Bag 4/5# Iceberg recalledTaylor | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |