Baby Arugula Is Being Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

There’s an active recall on baby arugula you should be aware of, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to a possible Salmonella contamination after routine testing detected the foodborne illness in one harvest of baby arugula. 

The recalled Green Life Farms brand baby arugula was sold in 4-ounce containers at select Publix locations. They were available for sale from May 31, 2024, until the recall announcement on June 7. The product has a printed sell-by date of June 15, 2024, and a lot code LW15124 stamped on the top of the clear plastic packaging. No other brands or products are impacted by this recall, as the company took immediate corrective action after a single lot tested positive for Salmonella.

While there are no illnesses connected to this recall, consumers are urged to return the recalled baby arugula to its place of purchase for a full refund. Salmonella can be serious for those pregnant, age 65 or older, immunocompromised or for young children. Common symptoms include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and symptoms usually occur within 12 to 72 hours of infection and can last up to 7 days. 

If you are experiencing the above symptoms after eating the recalled baby arugula, call your health care provider immediately. Be sure to follow the Department of Agriculture’s guide for cleaning and safe handling after disposing of this product, as Salmonella can easily spread to other food and surfaces. 

For questions or more information about this recall, contact Green Life Farms at 1-888-213-9603 or by email at info@greenlifefarms.ag.