It may be convenient, but is it safe? If you rely on ready-to-eat salad kits, it’s time to check your fridge. The FDA has announced a recall of Little Leaf Farms Southwest Salad Kits due to the undeclared presence of fish and wheat allergens. Individuals with allergies to these ingredients face serious or life-threatening reactions if consumed.
How to Stay Safe
To avoid health risks, check for the following details on your Little Leaf Farms Southwest Salad Kit:
- Lot number: 050011 (first six digits)
- Enjoy by date: 03/08/2025
These products, sold in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, should be returned for a full refund. If you experience an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention.
A Safer Alternative: Grow Your Own Salad Garden
With increasing food recalls, growing your greens – even in a small space—ensures freshness and reduces health risks. You don’t need a big backyard; a windowsill, balcony, or small raised bed is enough to cultivate lettuce, spinach, kale, and microgreens.
Benefits of homegrown salad greens
- Pesticide-free & fresh
- Lower risk of contamination
- Cost-effective
- Harvest on demand
Even with limited space, container gardening or hydroponic setups make growing nutritious, safe, and delicious greens easy at home. Stay safe -grow salad.
