What Happened?

Sno Pac Foods has issued a voluntary recall ⁢of its 35-pound bulk frozen spinach and 10-ounce organic frozen cut spinach due too potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.The recall was announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 7, 2024.

The contamination was discovered during testing of a bulk case of spinach supplied to Sno Pac foods. The company states ‍the affected spinach⁣ shares the⁤ same code used to repackage the organic frozen cut spinach into 10-ounce⁤ packages. Production has been suspended while the source of the contamination is investigated.

This⁢ recall also impacts HelloFresh meal kits that utilized ⁤the recalled spinach.HelloFresh announced ⁤it is indeed voluntarily recalling certain meal kits as a precautionary measure.

Which Products Are Affected?

The Sno Pac Foods recall⁢ includes:

• Del Mar 35‍ lb. Bulk Frozen Spinach
• 10 oz. Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach

HelloFresh is recalling meal kits containing the affected Sno⁣ Pac spinach. Customers are advised ⁣to check the HelloFresh website for specific details regarding affected meal kits and lot codes:⁣ https://www.hellofresh.com/recall/

What is Listeria and Who is at Risk?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause a serious infection called listeriosis.According to the U.S. ⁢Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeriosis ⁤is particularly risky for:

• Pregnant women
• newborns
• Adults 65 years and older
• People with weakened immune⁤ systems

Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.⁤ In pregnant women, listeriosis can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection ⁣of the newborn. The CDC estimates that listeriosis causes approximately 172 deaths annually in the United States.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Sno Pac ‍spinach or affected HelloFresh meal kits are urged to discard the products instantly. Do not consume the spinach or meal kits. Clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled products.

HelloFresh customers with concerns are directed ⁤to contact HelloFresh customer service for a refund or replacement. Sno pac Foods customers should also contact the company directly.