A Minnesota-based organic food supplier has recalled frozen spinach products after testing revealed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause severe illness and pregnancy complications.
Story Snapshot
- Sno Pac Foods recalls bulk and retail organic frozen spinach due to Listeria contamination.
- Products distributed nationwide through retail stores and distributors with expiration dates through 2027.
- No illnesses reported yet, but Listeria can cause serious health complications, including pregnancy risks.
- Production is suspended while the company investigates the contamination source.
Contaminated Products Identified Nationwide
Sno Pac Foods issued a voluntary recall for Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10-ounce Organic Frozen Cut Spinach after FDA testing confirmed Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The contaminated batch shared the same lot code used to repack smaller consumer packages, expanding the recall’s scope.
Products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and distributors, though the company has not disclosed specific store locations where consumers may have purchased the contaminated spinach.
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Critical Product Details for Consumer Safety
The recalled 35-pound bulk products carry lot codes 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071, and 2501073, all expiring in January 2027.
Consumer packages include 10-ounce poly retail packages with lot codes SPM1.190.5 (July 2027 expiration), SPC1.160.5 and SPC2.160.5 (June 2027 expiration), and SPM1.097.5 (April 2027 expiration).
Consumers should immediately check their freezers for these specific lot codes and discard any matching products to prevent potential illness.
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Serious Health Risks Demand Immediate Action
Listeria monocytogenes poses significant health threats, particularly to pregnant women, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems. The FDA identifies two forms of listeriosis: non-invasive gastrointestinal listeriosis and the more dangerous invasive listeriosis that spreads beyond the intestines.
Severe symptoms include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. For pregnant women, listeria infections can cause serious complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness in newborns.
Company Response and Investigation Status
Sno Pac Foods has suspended production of the affected spinach products while conducting a comprehensive investigation into the contamination source. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, but the company’s proactive response demonstrates the seriousness of listeria contamination.
The recall highlights ongoing concerns about food safety oversight in America’s supply chain, where contaminated products can reach nationwide distribution before detection. Consumers who purchased these products should seek medical attention if they experience symptoms consistent with Listeria infection.
