The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1431-2023·Announced 2023-08-23

NatureBest Pre-Cut Lettuce Kits Recalled for Potential Deer Fecal Contamination

NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLC is recalling salad kits sold in Texas due to potential presence of deer fecal matter. No illnesses have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving potential presence of fecal matter, a vector for pathogenic contamination. No illnesses have been reported, but the theoretical hazard of harmful bacteria exposure from fecal contamination warrants classification as high-risk.

Plain-English summary

NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLC is recalling multiple varieties of pre-cut lettuce and salad kits distributed in Texas. The recalled products include various salad kit combinations with lettuce in multiple formats and quantities.

The recall was issued due to the potential presence of deer fecal matter in the products. Fecal matter can contain harmful bacteria and other pathogens that pose a food safety risk.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products with lot codes 190A23210, 190A23212, or 190A23213 and the indicated best-by dates should not consume them. These products should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
SALAD KIT-NO COLOR-11CT LETTUCE-4 WAY/MIX-4/5# LETTUCE-ROM/GRN LF 60/40-4/3# LETTUCE-ROMAINE-SHREDDED-4/5# LETTUCE-ROM-1x1-GRN ONLY-6/2# LETTUCE-4 WAY/MIX-2/5# LETTUCE-4 WAY/MIX-1/5# LETTUCE-ROMAINE-CUT-6/2#
Manufacturer
NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLc
Hazard
  • fecal-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • 190A23210
  • 190A23212
  • 190A23213-all best by dates.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.