Kale recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

May 9, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Pearson Foods Inc. recalls Kale, 4/ 1 lb, & 1 /2 lb shredded packaged in plastic, keep refrigerated

Recall number

F-2011-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Pearson Foods Inc.

Sold / distributed

Domestic Only: IL, MI, WI No Foreign or VA/DOD

Why it was recalled

Pearson Foods Corporation is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packaged Kale products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Kale, 4/ 1 lb, & 1 /2 lb shredded packaged in plastic, keep refrigerated