CLASS I Food recall · Reported 31 May 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Robinson Fresh Kale Greens recalled by Lancaster Foods

Lancaster Foods is recalling Robinson Fresh Kale Greens, distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 5 May 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By May 01 2023

Quantity recalled2564 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-0921-2023
FDA event ID: 92285
Recalling firm: Lancaster Foods, Jessup, MD
Brand: Robinson
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 5 May 2023
FDA classified: 23 May 2023
Reported: 31 May 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

5 May 2023	Recall initiated by company
23 May 2023	Classified by FDA	+18 days
31 May 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

Possible contamination 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

ROBINSON FRESH KALE GREENS, NET WT 16 OZ, UPC:0-95829-60015. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 8 in a case. ROBINSON FRESH KALE GREENS NET WT 32 OZ UPC: 0-95829-60016-6. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 8 in a case. LANCASTER Chopped Kale NET WT 4 OZ CHOPPED KALE. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 20 in a case.

Where it was distributed

Distributors and retailers in MA, MD, PA, NY, NJ, and VA.

Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Which lots are affected?

Best By May 01 2023

Where was it sold?

Distributors and retailers in MA, MD, PA, NY, NJ, and VA.

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

3 other products · FDA event 92285

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Giant Curly Leaf Spinach recalled by Lancaster Foods.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
31 May 2023	CLASS I	Giant Curly Leaf Spinach recalled by Lancaster FoodsGiant Curly	Lancaster Foods	Listeria	6 states
31 May 2023	CLASS I	Lancaster Spinach recalledLancaster	Lancaster Foods	Listeria	6 states
31 May 2023	CLASS I	Robinson Fresh Collard Greens recalled by Lancaster FoodsRobinson	Lancaster Foods	Listeria	6 states

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All 13

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
31 May 2023Food	CLASS I	Robinson Fresh Collard Greens recalled by Lancaster FoodsRobinson	Lancaster Foods	Listeria	6 states
31 May 2023Food	CLASS I	Lancaster Spinach recalledLancaster	Lancaster Foods	Listeria	6 states
31 May 2023Food	CLASS I	Giant Curly Leaf Spinach recalled by Lancaster FoodsGiant Curly	Lancaster Foods	Listeria	6 states
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10 Feb 2021Food	CLASS II	Lancaster Veggie Rice Blend, in a stand-up steam pouch recalledLancaster Veggie	Lancaster Foods	Listeria	6 states

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