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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Pearson Foods Romaine Lettuce Recalled for Potential Deer Feces Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 22, 2023
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Summary

Pearson Foods Corporation is recalling approximately 690 units of Pearson Foods Lettuce Romaine (2.5 lb bags) due to the potential presence of deer feces. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The affected lettuce was distributed to locations in Illinois and features 'Best if Used By' dates of August 11 and August 13.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with animal waste, which can contain pathogens and bacteria that cause foodborne illness if consumed. There are no reported incidents or injuries at this time.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Pearson Foods Lettuce Romaine sold in 2.5 lb bags (one bag per case) with 'Best if Used By' dates of 08/11 or 08/13.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Pearson Foods Lettuce Romaine (2.5 lb bag)
Variants: 1 bag per case
Date Ranges: Best if Used By: 08/11, Best if Used By: 08/13

Recall #: F-1453-2023

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92849
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Pearson Foods Corporation
Sold By: Retailers in Illinois
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 690 units
Distributed To: Illinois

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