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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0341-2016/FDA enforcement
Brett Anthony Foods·Food·Aug 20, 2015

The Product Is in the Form of a Salad Kit

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Consumers found a piece of wire in Green Quinoa Cous Cous Salad.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBrett Anthony Foods
Recalling firmBrett Anthony FoodsElk Grove Village, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
27020800000
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 27020800000, Best By Date: 82115, 82315
Distribution area

The product was sent to one distributor. The distribution center is Whole Foods Midwest Distribution center, Munster Indiana.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 9, 2015
FDA recall numberF-0341-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Brett Anthony Foods initiated this food recall on August 20, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Consumers found a piece of wire in Green Quinoa Cous Cous Salad. The FDA report lists distribution as: The product was sent to one distributor. The distribution center is Whole Foods Midwest Distribution center, Munster Indiana.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Consumers found a piece of wire in Green Quinoa Cous Cous Salad.

The Product Is in the Form of a Salad Kit was made or distributed by Brett Anthony Foods in Elk Grove Village, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0341-2016, dated December 9, 2015.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the The Product Is in the Form of a Salad Kit recall?

Brett Anthony Foods recalled The Product Is in the Form of a Salad Kit in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0341-2016. Consumers found a piece of wire in Green Quinoa Cous Cous Salad.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Brett Anthony Foods recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0341-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.