Great Value Chopped Spinach recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

July 18, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

National Frozen Foods Corporation recalls Great Value Chopped Spinach, packed in poly bags, net wt. 12 oz. 12 oz. bag UPC: 0 78742 23740 4. master case UPC: 3 00…

Recall number

F-1944-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

National Frozen Foods Corporation

Sold / distributed

Distributed in AL, AR, MO, NE, OK, TX, and WY.

Why it was recalled

Spinach was recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Great Value Chopped Spinach, packed in poly bags, net wt. 12 oz. 12 oz. bag UPC: 0 78742 23740 4. master case UPC: 3 00 78742 23740 5. The retail 12 oz. bag label is read in parts: "*** Great Value Chopped Spinach ***INGREDIENTS: SPINACH *** DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 *** MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS: Place frozen, unopened bag with the "this side up" indicator facing up in microwave. Do no pierce bag *** Microwave on high for 6 minutes. During cooking, the bag will slowly inflate. A special vent in the bag will allow the steam to escape and a whistling sound may be heard ***Let stand for 1 minute after cooking. Carefully handle bag at corners and remove from microwave with two hands*** STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Empty frozen contents of bag into a 2-quart nonstick saucepan Add 1 cup water ***Cover and cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally***"