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Class I, DangerousF-0896-2021

BrightFarms Mighty Romaine; packaged in clear, plastic clamshells; 4oz and 8oz; grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm

Recalled by Bright Farms on Jul 15, 2021

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Bright Farms recalled BrightFarms Mighty Romaine; packaged in clear, plastic clamshells; 4oz and 8oz; grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Jul 15, 2021.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Product may be contaminated with Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "IL, WI, IA, IN, MI." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in New York, NY. The recall covers N/A of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 8, 2021), 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.

Reason for Recall

Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Product Description

BrightFarms Mighty Romaine; packaged in clear, plastic clamshells; 4oz and 8oz; grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm

Distribution

IL, WI, IA, IN, MI

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.