FDA Announces Nationwide Recall for Frozen Vegetables That Might Be Contaminated With Listeria

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of frozen spinach sold nationwide that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The spinach was sold as Del Mar 35-pound Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and then used to repack 10-ounce containers of Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach, which was sold to consumers nationwide.

How To Identify the Recalled Frozen Spinach

The two recalled spinach products can be identified by the following information: 

• 35-pound box of Del Mar Organic Frozen Spinach with lot codes 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071, and 2501073, and an expiration date of Jan. 7, 2027.
• 10-ounce packages of Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach with lot code SPM1.190.5 and “best by” date July 9, 2027; lot code SPC1.160.5 and “best by” date June 9, 2027; lot code SPC2.160.5 and “best by” date June 9, 2027; and lot code SPM1.097.5 and “best by” date April 7, 2027.

The frozen spinach was sold nationwide at both retail stores and through distributors. Sno Pac Foods has suspended production of its spinach while it investigates the source of the Listeria contamination.

You can view labels for the recalled products on the FDA website.

What To Do if You Have the Recalled Frozen Spinach

At this time, no illnesses have been reported in connection to this recall. However, if you have the spinach in your freezer, you should not consume it. Instead, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Additionally, any surfaces that the contaminated spinach has touched should be thoroughly cleaned, as Listeria can survive even in cold temperatures.

If you consumed the spinach, you should monitor yourself for signs of a Listeriosis infection. Common symptoms of Listeriosis include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. While Listeria can infect anyone, children, elderly individuals, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people and their newborns are at an increased risk of developing serious and sometimes fatal infections. 

For health-related questions, or if you’re experiencing any symptoms, contact your healthcare provider. If you have questions regarding the recall, you can call Sno Pac Foods, Inc. at (507) 725-5281, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.