The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that lēf Farms, Loudoun, NH, is voluntarily recalling a batch of lēf Farms “spice” packaged salad greens (“best before” 5/5/23, lot number SP10723 – 1RGH1 , UPC 8 50439 00709 1) Produced in a greenhouse in Loudoun, NH due to their risk of contamination with E. coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) bacteria.
Lēf Farms “Spice” is the only product affected so far, with retailers including Hannaford and Market Basket in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont, the FDA said.
This product comes in a 4 oz clear plastic flip top container. Information on the “best before” date, lot number and UPC can be found on the bottom of the package.
No illness has been reported so far.
The recall was initiated after the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture received positive test results for E. coli 0157:H7 in individual packages routinely tested.
Retailers have been instructed to remove all recalled products from store shelves.
Consumers who have purchased affected lēf Farms “Spice” products should dispose of them or present a photo of the product or receipt to the place of purchase for a full refund, then dispose of it.
Consumers with questions are encouraged to call 1-866-857-8745 between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM ET or email info@lef-farms.com with the subject: Recall.
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