CLASS III Food recall · Reported 24 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
True Leaf VA - Romaine Chopped, lb. True Leaf recalled
Church Brothers is recalling True Leaf VA - Romaine Chopped, lb. True Leaf, distributed in Maryland. The recall was initiated on 27 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0211-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88942
- Recalling firm
- Church Brothers, Salinas, CA
- Brand
- True Leaf
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 18 Nov 2021
- Reported
- 24 Nov 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Romaine Lettuce
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Nov 2021 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 24 Nov 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
FSIS notified FDA of a customer finding plastic pieces in Chopped Romaine Lettuce
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
True Leaf VA - Romaine Chopped, 6x2 lb. True Leaf Product of USA
Where it was distributed
MD
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FSIS notified FDA of a customer finding plastic pieces in Chopped Romaine Lettuce
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code N288-262501-8A-11 Use by 10-31-21
Where was it sold?
MD
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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