A New York-based company is recalling raw spinach due to possible contamination with listeria. This recall comes after concerns were raised about the safety of the product. If you have purchased any of this spinach, it is important to return it immediately to the place of purchase.
Solata Foods LLC of upstate Newburgh distributed the fresh spinach products that have been recalled. The products were sold in retail stores in New York, as reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.
Inspectors from the state Department of Agriculture and Market Food discovered contamination during sampling, and further analysis by the food laboratory personnel confirmed the presence of L. monocytogenes in a 9-ounce package of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” As a result, production of the product has been halted.
Various sizes and brand names of products, including salads, contained spinach with lot numbers 40606 and 11006 and an expiration date of 6/20/24 and 6/24/24 stamped on the side.
If you have purchased 9-ounce packets of Solata’s Bogopa “Fresh Spinach”, it is recommended that you return them to the place of purchase for a complete refund. For any queries, you can reach out to the company at (845) 393-0089.
According to the company, there have been no reports of illnesses associated with this recall so far. However, it’s important to note that listeria is a dangerous organism that can lead to severe or even fatal illnesses, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Pregnant women are also at risk, as listeria has been linked to miscarriages and stillbirths.
Individuals infected with L. monocytogenes may experience a range of symptoms, including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant women are at particular risk, as the infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.
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