Romaine Lettuce (Tanimura & Antle) – E. coli risk (2012)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce (Laitue Romaine) in plastic bag Wrapped Single Head Romaine marked Field Packed for Freshness.. Distributed by Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.
Brand
Tanimura & Antle
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
May have a best buy date of 8/19/12 and available at retail locations from August 2 to 19, 2012.
Products Sold
May have a best buy date of 8/19/12 and available at retail locations from August 2 to 19, 2012.
Tanimura & Antle is recalling Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce (Laitue Romaine) in plastic bag Wrapped Single Head Romaine marked due to FDA was notified by CFIA of a positive result for E-cole O157:H7 in Romaine Lettuce with the brand name of Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
FDA was notified by CFIA of a positive result for E-cole O157:H7 in Romaine Lettuce with the brand name of Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, AR, CA, GA, KS, KY, MD, NV, NJ, NM, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026