Howard Calcagno Farms Red Leaf Lettuce Recall: Cyclospora Contamination Risk
Howard Calcagno Farms recalls Red Leaf Lettuce potentially contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis. Consumers should check for cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
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Red Leaf Lettuce is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
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What happened, in plain English
Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling Red Leaf Lettuce that may contain Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite that can cause foodborne illness. This recall affects products shipped in cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002". Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18734-howard-calcagno-farms-red-leaf-lettuce-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18734-howard-calcagno-farms-red-leaf-lettuce-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1916-2018
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“Howard Calcagno Farms Red Leaf Lettuce Recall: Cyclospora Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18734-howard-calcagno-farms-red-leaf-lettuce-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1916-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1916-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasite that can cause foodborne illness, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. Contamination occurs when the lettuce is handled during shipping without proper sanitation.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Red Leaf Lettuce from Howard Calcagno Farms in cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002". People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Red Leaf Lettuce shipped in cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002". The product was sold in the United States.
- Brand
Howard Calcagno Farms- Category
Food
All 19 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
distributed in Oregon
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1910-2018 | Kale was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 2 dozens |
| F-1911-2018 | Collards were shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 2 dozens |
| F-1912-2018 | Mustard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 2 dozens |
| F-1913-2018 | Spinach was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 2 dozens |
| F-1914-2018 | Cilantro was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 5 dozens, 30 ct, 6 boxes |
| F-1915-2018 | Green Leaf Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 2 dozens |
| F-1916-2018 | Red Leaf Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 2 dozens |
| F-1917-2018 | Romaine Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 2 dozens |
| F-1918-2018 | Bok Choy was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 30 lbs. (5 lb. boxes) |
| F-1919-2018 | Napa Cabbage was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 30 lbs.; 15 lbs. and 2 lbs. boxes |
| F-1920-2018 | Parsley was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 5 dozens (30 ct. 6 ct) |
| F-1921-2018 | Italian Parsley was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 5 dozen |
| F-1922-2018 | Beet was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 1 dozen |
| F-1923-2018 | Red Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 1 dozen |
| F-1924-2018 | Green Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 1 dozen |
| F-1925-2018 | Bright Light Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 1 dozen |
| F-1926-2018 | Lacinato Kale was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 2 dozen |
| F-1927-2018 | Dill was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 6 ct |
| F-1928-2018 | Mint was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".; None | 5 dozen |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Oregon.
FDA distribution: “distributed in Oregon” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Oregon.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1916-2018 (August 13, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1916-2018 to see it in context.
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