BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC recalls Bright Farms Baby Kale 3 oz. package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on
BrightFarms recalls Baby Kale packages with metal contamination risk. Products sold in clear plastic clamshells with specific best-by dates. Consumers should check labels for affected lots.
Lower-risk recall
According to the firm, they have detected metal in their product. The firm learned of the problem through an internal verification techniques. The firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard. an is enacting this recall.
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What happened, in plain English
BrightFarms is recalling Baby Kale packages that may contain metal. This could pose a health hazard if metal particles are ingested. The recall covers specific packaging and best-by dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21314-brightfarms-baby-kale-recall-metal-detected-in-salad-products.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21314-brightfarms-baby-kale-recall-metal-detected-in-salad-products · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2361-2017
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“BrightFarms Baby Kale Recall: Metal Detected in Salad Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21314-brightfarms-baby-kale-recall-metal-detected-in-salad-products. Based on FDA recall #F-2361-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2361-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall states metal was detected in the product through internal verification. The firm believes this poses a health hazard, but does not specify the severity or how it could cause injury.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased BrightFarms Baby Kale in 3-oz packages with clear plastic clamshells and best-by dates from the listed dates are affected. Those who have the product are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Baby Kale packages in clear plastic clamshells with best-by dates: KA05092017, KA05102017, KA05112017, KA05122017, KA05132017.
- Brand
BrightFarms- Category
Food
All 10 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
Product was delivered to two distribution centers in Landover, Maryland and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, one food bank in Lorton, Virginia, and one facility in Laurel, Maryland.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2356-2017 | Bright Farms Basil (.75 oz. package) The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; BA05092017, BA05102017, BA05112017, BA05122017, BA05132017 | Case .75oz Basil - 656 |
| F-2357-2017 | Bright Farms Baby Spinach (4 oz. package) The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; SP05102017,.SP05112017, SP05122017, SP05132017 | Cases 346 |
| F-2358-2017 | Bright Farms Spinach Blend (4 oz. package) , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; SB05092017, SB05102017, SB05112017, SB05122017, SB05132017 | Cases 392 |
| F-2359-2017 | Bright Farms Spring Mix (4 oz. and 8 oz. package) , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; Spring Mix (4oz)- SM05092017, SM05102017, SM05112017, SM05122017, SM05132017 Spring Mix (8oz)- SM80Z0509217, SM80Z0510217, SM80Z0511217, SM80Z0512217, SM80Z0513217 | Cases 1598 |
| F-2360-2017 | Bright Farms Arugula (4 oz. and 8 oz. package) (4 oz. and 8 oz. package) , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; Baby Arugula (4oz)- AR05092017, AR05102017, AR05112017, AR05122017, AR05132017 Baby Arugula (8oz)- AR80Z0509217, AR80Z0510217, AR80Z0511217, AR80Z0512217, AR80Z0513217 | Cases 664 |
| F-2361-2017 | Bright Farms Baby Kale 3 oz. package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; Baby Kale (3oz)- KA05092017, KA05102017, KA05112017, KA05122017, KA05132017 | Cases 547 |
| F-2362-2017 | Bright Farms Thai Basil 0.75oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; Thai Basil (0.75oz) - TB05082017 | Cases 20 |
| F-2363-2017 | Bright Farms LEMON BASIL 0.75oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; Thai Basil (0.75oz) - TB05082017 | Cases 20 |
| F-2364-2017 | Bright Farms Mixed Greens 4oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; Mixed Greens (4oz)- MG05092017, MG05102017, MG05112017, MG05122017, MG05132017 | Cases 555 |
| F-2365-2017 | Bright Farms Baby Romaine - 4oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .; Baby Romaine (4oz)- R005092017, R005102017, R005112017, R005122017, R005132017 | Cases 300 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the best-by dates listed: KA05092017 through KA05132017 on the clear plastic clamshell packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall states metal was detected but does not specify if the product is safe to eat. BrightFarms believes there is a health hazard risk.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the product label for the affected dates.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for Baby Kale packages in clear plastic clamshells with best-by dates: KA05092017, KA05102017, KA05112017, KA05122017, KA05132017.
Contact BrightFarms
We’ve drafted a message you can send BrightFarms to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2361-2017 — BrightFarms BrightFarms Hello, I own a BrightFarms that is covered by recall F-2361-2017 from BrightFarms. 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-2361-2017 (May 17, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2361-2017 to see it in context.
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