RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0211-2022/FDA enforcement
Church Brothers, LLC·Food·Oct 27, 2021

True Leaf Va - Romaine Chopped, 6x2 lb

What you need to know

Class III
  • What happened

    FSIS notified FDA of a customer finding plastic pieces in Chopped Romaine Lettuce

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAMDMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameChurch Brothers, LLC
Recalling firmChurch Brothers, LLCSalinas, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Code N288-262501-8A-11 Use by 10-31-21
Distribution area
MD

MD

United States

Quantity affected90 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 24, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0211-2022

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Church Brothers, LLC initiated this food recall on October 27, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: FSIS notified FDA of a customer finding plastic pieces in Chopped Romaine Lettuce. The FDA report lists distribution as: MD.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: FSIS notified FDA of a customer finding plastic pieces in Chopped Romaine Lettuce

True Leaf Va - Romaine Chopped, 6x2 lb was made or distributed by Church Brothers, LLC in Salinas, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0211-2022, dated November 24, 2021.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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 lot and date codes 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

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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 True Leaf Va - Romaine Chopped, 6x2 lb recall?

Church Brothers, LLC recalled True Leaf Va - Romaine Chopped, 6x2 lb in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0211-2022. FSIS notified FDA of a customer finding plastic pieces in Chopped Romaine Lettuce

What injuries or health effects are linked to plastic contamination?

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Who is most at risk from Plastic contamination?

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

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 eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Church Brothers, LLC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0211-2022 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Church Brothers, LLC 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-0211-2022. 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.