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Listeria bacteria - another recall
Mimi:
Recall -- Firm Press Release
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Superior Foods, Inc., of Watsonville, CA is recalling 8,475 Cases Of Simply Balanced 10-oz Frozen Organic Chopped Spinach Distributed Exclusively At Target Stores.
Contact:
Consumer:
1-866-672-0811
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 24, 2015 — Watsonville, CA — This recall is based on a recall notice from one of Superior Foods, Inc., organic frozen spinach suppliers that Superior Foods, Inc., may have received organic spinach with the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Product was distributed Nationwide at Target retail stores.
Simply Balanced Organic Chopped Spinach 10-oz steam in bag
DPCI # (Department, Class, Item.) 270-00-0663
UPC Code - 85239 00663
Production Date Code and Best By Code
4360SF3 through 7 J1 Best By 26/06/2016
4360SF3 through 7 J2 Best By 26/06/2016
5026SF4 through 8 J1 Best By 26/07/2016
5026SF4 through 8 J2 Best By 26/07/2016
5051SF2 through 4 J1 Best By 20/08/2016
5051SF2 through 4 J2 Best By 20/08/2016
Superior Foods Inc., is not aware of any illness complaints to date related to this event. Out of an abundance of caution, however, Superior Foods, Inc., is recalling these products based on the recall notice we received from our supplier. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have any of the product identified are urged to dispose it, or return it to the store where it was purchased for an exchange or full refund.
Consumers with questions may call 1-866-672-0811 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Mimi:
The organic spinach recall is widening on this product.
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La Terra Fina Recalls Various Products Due to Supplier Recall of Organic Spinach
Contact:
Consumer:
510-404-5889
Media:
Nicole Dionisopoulos, Maxwell PR
(503) 231-3086 / nicole@maxwellpr.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 24, 2015 – Union City, CA – Due to receiving a recall notice from its organic spinach supplier because of possible Listeria monocytogenes exposure, La Terra Fina is recalling the products outlined in the chart below. Following its voluntary recall of Organic Spinach Dip last Friday, La Terra Fina is expanding the recall to include these products that were manufactured on the same production equipment on the same day as the Organic Spinach Dip and are being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled products were distributed to Costco stores in the Northwest, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions and Smart & Final stores along the West Coast only.
To-date, there have been no confirmed cases of illness in relation to these products. The FDA is aware that the company is undertaking this voluntary action, which is out of an abundance of caution for consumers' well-being and safety.
Only products with the following "best by" dates are being recalled. The "best by" date for each product can be found on the side of the container. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard or return the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information consumers can call La Terra Fina at 510-404-5889 between Monday and Friday, 8:30AM - 5PM US PST.
Recalled Products
Product Description Item # UPC Code Best By Date Retailer Region
Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip made with Greek Yogurt 31oz. tub 379903 6-40410-51338-9 4/14/15
4/20/15 Costco - NW Region
Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip 31oz. tub 407600 6-40410-51193-4 3/31/15
4/5/15
4/29/15 Costco - MW, NE & SE Regions
Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip 31oz. tub 4300193 6-40410-51193-4 3/28/15
4/29/15 Smart & Final-West Coast
Mimi:
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Henry’s Farm Inc. Recalls Soybean Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
301-802-2996 or 804-786-3520
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — April 3, 2015 — LOCATION — Henry’s Farm Inc. of Woodford, VA is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The following products are being recalled by the firm.
1-lb bags of soybean sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled “Natto Soybean Sprouts” “Keep Refrigerated” with a UPC Code of 1303020000 produced on or after March 24, 2015.
10-lb bags of soybean sprouts in black plastic bags labeled “Soy Bean Sprouts” “Keep Refrigerated” produced on or after March 24, 2015.
These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia and Maryland.
The contamination was discovered after sampling by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food Safety Program and subsequent analysis by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products. No illness has been reported to date.
Individuals who purchased soybean sprouts, distributed by Henry’s Farm should return the product to the place of sale for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company directly at 301-802-2996 or the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Food Safety Program at 804-786-3520.
Mimi:
Here is another spinach recall:
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La Terra Fina Expands Voluntary Product Recall to Include a Single Lot of Its 10-Ounce Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip & Spread, Due to Supplier Recall of Organic Spinach
Contact:
Consumer:
877-929-2575
Media:
Nicole Dionisopoulos, Maxwell PR
(503) 231-3086 / nicole@maxwellpr.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 31, 2015 — UNION CITY, Calif. — Due to receiving a recall notice from its organic spinach supplier because of possible Listeria monocytogenes exposure, La Terra Fina is expanding its voluntarily recall to include one lot of its 10-ounce Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip & Spread as outlined in the chart below. This action is being taken out of an abundance of caution due to this product having been manufactured on the same production equipment on the same day as the Organic Spinach Dip.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled products were distributed in select retailers in the Midwest, West Coast and Rocky Mountain regions.
To date, there have been no confirmed cases of illness in relation to these products. The FDA is aware that the company is undertaking this voluntary action, which is out of an abundance of caution for consumers’ well-being and safety.
Only 10 oz. products with the "best by" date below are being recalled. The "best by" date for each product can be found on the side of the container. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard or return to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call the La Terra Fina Consumer Affairs Call Center at 877-929-2575 between Monday and Friday from 8:00AM - 8:00PM US EDT.
Recalled Product
Product Description UPC Code
10-ounce Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip & Spread 6-40410-51327-3
Best By Date Retailer Region
4/5/15 Midwest, West Coast & Rocky Mountain regions
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