Romaine lettuce packed in bulk 45 pound mini-bins

Product possibly contaminated with deer droppings

Recall #: F-1289-2023
Affected scope: 2580 mini-bins
Initiated: June 16, 2023

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

C&e Farms, Inc. recalled Romaine lettuce packed in bulk 45 pound mini-bins - a moderate-severity action.

Romaine lettuce packed in bulk 45 pound mini-bins was recalled by C&e Farms, Inc. in July 26, 2023. Reason: Product possibly contaminated with deer droppings. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1289-2023 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

C&e Farms, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product possibly contaminated with deer droppings.

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: July 26, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1289-2023 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.

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 moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Romaine lettuce packed in bulk 45 pound mini-bins

Reason for recall

Product possibly contaminated with deer droppings

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1289-2023
Date reported	July 26, 2023
Date initiated	June 16, 2023
Recalling firm	C&e Farms, Inc.
Firm location	Oxnard, CA
Affected scope	2580 mini-bins
Distribution	Product was distributed to MA and MN

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? ▼

Romaine lettuce packed in bulk 45 pound mini-bins. Recalled by C&e Farms, Inc.. Units affected: 2580 mini-bins.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Product possibly contaminated with deer droppings

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 26, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1289-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Product was distributed to MA and MN.

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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