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FDA Food recall · Reported March 15, 2023

Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: 4 Earth Farms, Trader Joe s, Wegman s, O Organics, STO Kroger. Unit size: 2lbs (plastic bag), 1lbs (mesh bag and plastic bag), 14 oz (plastic bag), 12 oz (plastic bag), 10 oz (plastic bag), 10 lbs (carton box), 25 lbs (carton box). Containers:Plastic bag, mesh bag, and carton box.

Organic Brussel Sprouts tested positive for Chlorpyrifos by the State of California

Recall #
F-0414-2023
Affected scope
7,135 finished cases
Initiated
February 2, 2023
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4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc recalled Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: … - a low-severity action.

Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: … was recalled by 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc in March 15, 2023. Reason: Organic Brussel Sprouts tested positive for Chlorpyrifos by the State of California. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0414-2023 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Organic Brussel Sprouts tested positive for Chlorpyrifos by the State of California.

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
March 15, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0414-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

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Product description

Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: 4 Earth Farms, Trader Joe s, Wegman s, O Organics, STO Kroger. Unit size: 2lbs (plastic bag), 1lbs (mesh bag and plastic bag), 14 oz (plastic bag), 12 oz (plastic bag), 10 oz (plastic bag), 10 lbs (carton box), 25 lbs (carton box). Containers:Plastic bag, mesh bag, and carton box.

Reason for recall

Organic Brussel Sprouts tested positive for Chlorpyrifos by the State of California

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0414-2023
Date reported March 15, 2023
Date initiated February 2, 2023
Recalling firm 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc
Firm location Commerce, CA
Affected scope 7,135 finished cases
Distribution California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Maryland, Washington, Utah, Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, Canada (Toronto), Wyoming, South Carolina, Maine, Missouri, Alabama, Louisia…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: 4 Earth Farms, Trader Joe s, Wegman s, O Organics, STO Kroger. Unit size: 2lbs (plastic bag), 1lbs (mesh bag and plastic bag), 14 oz (plastic bag), 12 oz (plastic bag), 10 oz (plastic bag), 10 lbs (carton box), 25 lbs (carton box). Containers:Plastic bag, mesh bag, and carton box.. Recalled by 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc. Units affected: 7,135 finished cases.
Why was this product recalled?
Organic Brussel Sprouts tested positive for Chlorpyrifos by the State of California
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 15, 2023. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-0414-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Maryland, Washington, Utah, Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, Canada (Toronto), Wyoming, South Carolina, Maine, Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana, Nevada, Tennessee, North Carolina, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Michigan..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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