Two brands of spinach were recalled nationwide
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pulled two packages of frozen spinach by Sno Pac Foods nationwide from the shelves due to concern about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
They are
- Del Mar 35 lb. Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach
- Sno Pac 10 oz. Organic Frozen Cut Spinach
Food distributors and retailers are recalling the products throughout the United States, and this is therefore a bulk recall involving a series of food companies along with food retail chains.
The following retailers are said to distribute them to other stores nationwide: Foodtown, Lincoln Market, HarvesTime Foods, and Midamar. Other large food wholesalers such as Ace Natural, Azure Standard, Iowa Food Hub, Kehe, and UNFI are also said to have distributed them to other stores nationwide.
Product information: What to look for
We urge to check their freezers now for the following in Sno Pac frozen spinach
35-lb. bulk boxes with the following lot codes: 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071, and 2501073, all having an expiration date of January 7, 2027.
10-oz. retail packages with the following lot codes and expiration dates:
- SPM1.190.5 – July 9, 2027
- SPC1.160.5 – June 9, 2024
- SPC2.160.5 – June 9, 2027
- SPM1.097.5 – April 7, 2027
Their customers who have these items in their freezers should not eat them. one fact is sure, they should discard them immediately or take them back to the store where they purchased them and get a full refund.
Reason for recall
The recall followed after a crate of the spinach that was shipped from the supplier to Sno Pac tested positive for listeria, a bacterium that can cause serious illness in individuals to become sick. Sno Pac Foods has suspended production of all the implicated products as it works with federal and state regulators in a bid to determine the source of contamination.
As of October 6, there has been no report of illness from this recall, the FDA says. But because listeria can cause serious — and even life-threatening — infection, particularly in individuals who have compromised immune systems, the recall is no joke.
Learning about listeria and what it means
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that universally exists in soil, water, and fecal matter of animals. Although most healthy people can be rid of infection without much ado, it is lethal in the elderly, pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised.
The signs and symptoms of listeria infection as divided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are:
- Fever
- Muscle pains
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Seizures
Pregnant women are particularly at risk as listeria can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery.
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Other recent listeria issues
The recall follows a recent spate of listeria food warnings. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a health alert when spinach distributed in HelloFresh meal kits tested positive for listeria.
Ready-to-eat foods affected were:
- Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta)
- Ground Turkey Unstuffed Peppers)
They were packed by FreshRealm, a California company that packs HelloFresh customers’ meal boxes across the country. The listeria contamination of the spinach that went into making these meals prompted even more widespread general concerns about the safety of spinach and all other ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables as a category.
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Here is something you should know, the origin of the outbreak has been linked to Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville, California, due to contamination that caused at least 20 reported illnesses and four deaths, CBS News reports, isn’t the concerning?
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Wondering what to do as a consumers?
If you purchased one of the recalled frozen spinach products by Sno Pac, the FDA recommends that you:
1. Do not use the product.
2. Look for the lot code and expiration date on the package.
3. Discard it safely or return it to the store for a refund.
4. Wash and sanitise the container, surface, or utensils that have come in contact with the spinach.
