CLASS I Food recall · Reported 15 Nov 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Little Bear Fresh Kale recalled by Safeway Fresh Foods

Safeway Fresh Foods is recalling Little Bear Fresh Kale, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 17 Oct 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesExpiration Date 10/11/23 and 10/12/23

Quantity recalled191 cases

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-0324-2024
FDA event ID: 93272
Recalling firm: Safeway Fresh Foods, Vineland, NJ
Brand: Little Bear
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Oct 2023
FDA classified: 6 Nov 2023
Reported: 15 Nov 2023
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

17 Oct 2023	Recall initiated by company
6 Nov 2023	Classified by FDA	+20 days
15 Nov 2023	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

Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

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

Little Bear Fresh Kale, Net Wt. 16oz

Where it was distributed

Texas

Stores named: Albertsons

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Which lots are affected?

Expiration Date 10/11/23 and 10/12/23

Where was it sold?

Texas

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

2 other products · FDA event 93272

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15 Nov 2023	CLASS I	HEB Kale Greens recalled by Safeway Fresh Foods	Safeway Fresh Foods	Listeria	TX
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