CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Sep 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Romaine Lettuce recalled by Howard Calcagno Farms
Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling Romaine Lettuce was, distributed in Oregon. The recall was initiated on 13 Aug 2018 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-1917-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80816
- Recalling firm
- Howard Calcagno Farms, Aurora, OR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Aug 2018
- FDA classified
- 28 Aug 2018
- Reported
- 5 Sep 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Cyclospora
- Product category
- Romaine Lettuce
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Aug 2018 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 5 Sep 2018 | 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
Romaine Lettuce is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Product as listed by the FDA
Romaine Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Where it was distributed
distributed in Oregon
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Romaine Lettuce is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Which lots are affected?
None
Where was it sold?
distributed in Oregon
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.
Other products in this recall event
18 other products · FDA event 80816This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Red Leaf Lettuce recalled by Howard Calcagno Farms.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Sysco Blend Lett/rom 50/50 Noclr 4/5# Sysco Blend Lett/rom recalledSysco Blend | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Markon Blend Lett/Rom 80/20 With Sep Baggies 4/5# Iceberg recalledMarkon Blend | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |
| 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 |
| Food | CLASS I | Markon Blend Lett/Rom 50/50 Noclr 4/5# Markon Blend recalledMarkon Blend | Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V | Cyclospora | 27 states |
| 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 |