BrightFarms Bulk 3# Kale Blend

Chi Greenhouse recalled BrightFarms Bulk 3# Kale Blend in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 20, 2017.

The recall was triggered by possible E. coli contamination: "Bright Farms Inc. dba CHI Greenhouse LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of packaged produce due to the potential presence of E. coli." Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe cramps and bloody diarrhea, and in serious cases can lead to kidney damage.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Domestic: ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN Foreign: None VA/DOD: None." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Rochelle, IL. The recall covers 3285 Cases Total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 22, 2017), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.