Food recall: Bright Farms Basil (.75 oz. package) The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on…
Class II FDA enforcement event 77325. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
According to the firm, they have detected metal in their product. The firm learned of the problem through an internal verification techniques. The firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard. an is enacting this recall.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC started this food recall on 17 May 2017. The firm address in the FDA record is in Elkwood, VA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 77325 has 10 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 21 Jun 2017. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 27 Jul 2021.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Product was delivered to two distribution centers in Landover, Maryland and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, one food bank in Lorton, Virginia, and one facility in Laurel, Maryland.
Recalling firm
BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC, Elkwood, VA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
10 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-2356-2017 | Bright Farms Basil (.75 oz. package) The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Case .75oz Basil - 656 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2357-2017 | Bright Farms Baby Spinach (4 oz. package) The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 346 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2358-2017 | Bright Farms Spinach Blend (4 oz. package) , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 392 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2359-2017 | Bright Farms Spring Mix (4 oz. and 8 oz. package) , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 1598 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2360-2017 | Bright Farms Arugula (4 oz. and 8 oz. package) (4 oz. and 8 oz. package) , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 664 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2361-2017 | Bright Farms Baby Kale 3 oz. package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 547 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2362-2017 | Bright Farms Thai Basil 0.75oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 20 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2363-2017 | Bright Farms LEMON BASIL 0.75oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 20 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2364-2017 | Bright Farms Mixed Greens 4oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 555 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
| F-2365-2017 | Bright Farms Baby Romaine - 4oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package . | Cases 300 | Class II | Terminated | 21 Jun 2017 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Food events that started in 2017
- 599
- Share of these events in Class II
- 52%
- Product records in this event
- 10
- Events of the firm on the register
- 1
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report F-2356-2017The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 77325. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/77325/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA food enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Product was delivered to two distribution centers in Landover, Maryland and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, one food bank in Lorton, Virginia, and one facility in Laurel, Maryland.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 77325?
- The event has 10 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
Case .75oz Basil - 656
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many food recalls of 2017 have the same class?
- 52% of the 599 food events that started in 2017 are in Class II.