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The FDA reported that Lancaster Foods recalled 3 brands of already-expired Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand Kale, Spinach, and Collard Green products produced at the company’s Jessup, Maryland facility. This recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes. No related illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after notification that a random sample of a single bag of Chopped Kale Greens product with a “BEST IF USED BY May 1, 2023” date collected by the New York Agriculture and Markets Food Safety Division tested positive for the Listeria. The products were distributed through retailers and distributors in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.  @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lancaster-foods-announces-voluntary-recall-various-expired-kale-spinach-and-collard-green-products

The FDA reported that Chang Farm (301 River Road, Whatley, MA) recalled Mung Bean Sprouts; all 10lb bags, as well as 12 oz retail bags, both packaged on April 23rd, 2023, produced by Chang Farm, with the specific sell-by date of May 7th, 2023 because of the possible presence of  Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product is packaged in 10 lb bags (bulk) with no specified “Sell By” dates and 12 oz plastic bags (retail), labeled under the Chang Farm Brand as Premium Bean Sprouts and have a “Sell By” date of May 7th, 2023. The product has been distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout MA, CT, NY, and NJ. No illnesses have been reported to date. Sample analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) Division of Food Safety and Inspection confirmed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chang-farm-recalls-mung-bean-sprouts-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA reported that lēf Farms of Loudon, N.H. recalled a single lot of the lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens (“best by” date 5/5/23, lot number SP10723- 1RGH1, UPC 8 50439 00709 1) produced in its Loudon, New Hampshire greenhouse because they have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli 0157:H7. The product comes in a 4-oz, clear, plastic clamshell container. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated when the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture received a positive test result for E. col 0157:H7 in a single package of lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens (4 oz) as part of routine testing. lēf Farms “Spice” is the only product impacted to date, and affected retailers include Hannaford and Market Basket in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In addition to today’s voluntary recall, the company is proactively testing all products produced in its New Hampshire facility for E. coli 0157:H7 before distribution. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lef-farms-recalls-spice-packaged-salad-greens-because-possible-health-risk

The CFIA reported that it had recalled Trudeau Farms Curly Parsley, which is packaged in 160 gram bundles, due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The recall was due to a positive test result by the CFIA. All bunches sold from April 24 to May 3, 2023, are included in this recall. The parsley was sold at Provigo and Maxi retail stores in the province of Quebec. It was sold in bunches with a red twist tie. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/trudeau-farms-brand-curly-parsley-recalled-due-salmonella