by I. Edwards
A Minnesota-based company is recalling two types of organic frozen spinach sold nationwide because they may be contaminated with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious or even life-threatening illness.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects products made by Sno Pac Foods, which distributes both under its own brand name and under the Del Mar brand.
So far, no illnesses have been reported, officials said.
The products included in the recall include:
Del Mar 35-pound Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach
Sno Pac 10-ounce Organic Frozen Cut Spinach
- Lot codes: SPM1.190.5 (Best by: 7/9/27); SPC1.160.5 (Best by: 6/9/27); SPC2.160.5 (Best by: 6/9/27); SPM1.097.5 (Best by: 4/7/27)
The frozen spinach was distributed nationwide through retail stores and distributors, the FDA said. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them and instead throw them away or return them for a refund.
“The production of the product has been suspended while the company continues to investigate the source of the problem,” the FDA said in its announcement.
Listeria can cause severe illness in older adults, young children, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems. Infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or life-threatening complications, health officials warn.
Healthy individuals typically experience short-term symptoms such as fever, nausea, headache, muscle aches, stomach pain and diarrhea.
Those who have questions may contact the company weekdays at 507-725-5281.
More information:
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on Listeria.
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