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Food recall · FDA · Published November 6, 2020

Tanimura & Antle recalls Tanimura & Antle brand Romaine lettuce. 1 head 12,15,018 and 24 case Product of USA UPC: 2-27918 20314-9 Tanimura &

Tanimura & Antle recalls romaine lettuce with E. coli O157:H7 contamination found in Michigan. Products sold in the US with UPC 2-27918 20314-9 from October 15-16, 2020.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0145-2021FoodTanimura & Antle ›
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Recalling firmTanimura & Antle1 Harris Rd, N/A · Salinas, CA 93908-8608
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What happened, in plain English

Tanimura & Antle is recalling romaine lettuce that was found to contain harmful E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. This contamination poses a risk of serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15031-tanimura-antle-romaine-lettuce-recall-e-coli-o157-h7-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15031-tanimura-antle-romaine-lettuce-recall-e-coli-o157-h7-contamination · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0145-2021

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“Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce Recall: E. coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15031-tanimura-antle-romaine-lettuce-recall-e-coli-o157-h7-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-0145-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0145-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

E. coli O157:H7 is a dangerous strain of bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning. When contaminated lettuce is consumed, it can lead to serious health issues including kidney failure and hospitalization.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Tanimura & Antle romaine lettuce with the UPC 2-27918 20314-9 from October 15-16, 2020. Those who ate the lettuce after this date are at highest risk for foodborne illness.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for romaine lettuce with the UPC code 2-27918 20314-9. Products were sold in the US from October 15-16, 2020, with pack dates of 10/15 or 10/16.

  • Brand
    Tanimura & Antle
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Product

    Immediately stop using and discard any romaine lettuce with the UPC 2-27918 20314-9 that was packed on October 15 or 16, 2020.

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Questions people ask

Is this lettuce safe to eat?

No, this lettuce has been found to contain harmful E. coli O157:H7 bacteria and should not be consumed.

What should I do if I have this product?

Discard the product immediately and do not eat it. Contact Tanimura & Antle for further assistance.

When was this product sold?

The affected romaine lettuce was sold in the US with pack dates of October 15 or 16, 2020.

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Contact Tanimura & Antle

We’ve drafted a message you can send Tanimura & Antle to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0145-2021 — Tanimura & Antle Tanimura & Antle

Hello,

I own a Tanimura & Antle that is covered by recall F-0145-2021 from Tanimura & Antle.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0145-2021 (November 6, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0145-2021 to see it in context.
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