Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to BrightFarms Packaged Salad Greens (updated 7/28 with more products affected)

[Arcadia]

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-07-21/index.html
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-typhimurium-brightfarms-sunny-crunch-salad-july-2021

“The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to the consumption of BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in the firm’s Rochelle, IL facility.

The FDA is working with BrightFarms to determine if there are additional products that could have been affected. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Recommendation

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in Rochelle, IL. Sunny Crunch salads are packaged in a plastic clamshell container labeled as “fresh from Rochelle, IL.” According to the firm, these products were distributed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana.

Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and distributors should check their refrigerators and throw away any of the products identified above.

If you purchased or used these products, you should use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that may have come in contact with the product, to reduce the risk of cross contamination.

FDA recommends that anyone who has symptoms of salmonellosis contact their healthcare provider.

 

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 8
Hospitalizations: 0
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: June 15, 2021
States with Cases: IL (5), WI (3)
Product Distribution*: IL, WI, IA, IN
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states“

ETA:

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-07-21/index.html

"BrightFarms salad greens produced in Rochelle, IL

• Product names:
  • 50/50 Spring & Spinach
  • Butter Crisp
  • Harvest Crunch
  • Lakeside Crunch
  • Mighty Romaine
  • Nutrigreens
  • Spring Crunch
  • Spring Mix
  • Sunny Crunch
• Packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers
• Labeled “fresh from Rochelle, IL”
• “Best by” dates through 7/29/2021
• Distributed to at least four states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin)"

"

Edited July 30, 2021 by Arcadia

[TravelingChris]

3 hours ago, Arcadia said:

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-07-21/index.html
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-typhimurium-brightfarms-sunny-crunch-salad-july-2021

“The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to the consumption of BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in the firm’s Rochelle, IL facility.

The FDA is working with BrightFarms to determine if there are additional products that could have been affected. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Recommendation

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in Rochelle, IL. Sunny Crunch salads are packaged in a plastic clamshell container labeled as “fresh from Rochelle, IL.” According to the firm, these products were distributed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana.

Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and distributors should check their refrigerators and throw away any of the products identified above.

If you purchased or used these products, you should use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that may have come in contact with the product, to reduce the risk of cross contamination.

FDA recommends that anyone who has symptoms of salmonellosis contact their healthcare provider.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 8
Hospitalizations: 0
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: June 15, 2021
States with Cases: IL (5), WI (3)
Product Distribution*: IL, WI, IA, IN
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states“

And dh wonders why I have taken to cooking a lot of salads.

[mommyoffive]

Thank you as always for keeping us informed.

[PeterPan]

I sometimes buy this brand and like it a lot, so that's a total bummer!

[Arcadia]

On 7/16/2021 at 9:35 AM, PeterPan said:

I sometimes buy this brand and like it a lot, so that's a total bummer!

"Recalled Food

BrightFarms salad greens produced in Rochelle, IL

• Product names:
  • 50/50 Spring & Spinach
  • Butter Crisp
  • Harvest Crunch
  • Lakeside Crunch
  • Mighty Romaine
  • Nutrigreens
  • Spring Crunch
  • Spring Mix
  • Sunny Crunch
• Packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers
• Labeled “fresh from Rochelle, IL”
• “Best by” dates through 7/29/2021
• Distributed to at least four states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin)
• See the recall noticeexternal icon for more information

At least six people ate or bought BrightFarms packaged salad greens before getting sick.

Investigators are working to determine if additional products with later “best buy” dates may be contaminated.

"

ETA: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-07-21/index.html

ETA: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/brightfarms-announces-voluntary-recall-packaged-salad-greens-sold-illinois-wisconsin-iowa-and

”BrightFarms today initiated a voluntary recall of packaged salad greens produced in its Rochelle, Illinois (Ogle County) greenhouse farm sold in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected BrightFarms-branded products were sold by the following retailers:

• Illinois: Mariano's Fresh Markets, Walmart (select stores), Strack Van Till, Sullivan's Foods, Caputo's, Jewel-Osco
• Wisconsin: Pick 'n Save, Metro Market, Copps, Tadych's, Walmart (select stores)
• Iowa: Walmart (select stores)
• Indiana: Strack Van Till

Additional retailers may be affected.”

Edited July 21, 2021 by Arcadia

[Arcadia]

@PeterPan expanded recall

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/brightfarms-announces-voluntary-recall-expansion-packaged-salad-greens-sold-illinois-wisconsin-iowa

"Company Announcement Date: July 28, 2021

FDA Publish Date: July 28, 2021

The recall includes the below salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with "best by" dates through 7/26/2021:

1. BrightFarms Baby Spinach (4 oz. and 8 oz. package)

PRODUCT NAME	PACKAGES	UPC	Best by Date
BrightFarms Baby Spinach	4 oz. package 8 oz. package	5706200439 5706200449	Expired

The affected BrightFarms-branded products were sold by retailers listed in the July 15 recall notice below.

...

The affected BrightFarms-branded products were sold by the following retailers:

1. Illinois: Mariano's Fresh Markets, Walmart (select stores), Strack Van Till,

Sullivan's Foods, Caputo's, Jewel-Osco

1. Wisconsin: Pick 'n Save, Metro Market, Copps, Tadych's, Walmart (select stores)
2. Iowa: Walmart (select stores)
3. Indiana: Strack Van Till
4. Michigan: Tadych's

Additional retailers may be affected."