McCormack Family Farms Spinach Recall – Products Affected
Food Recall Information - Summary
This document details a food recall affecting various spinach and mixed leaves products from McCormack Family Farms and Egan’s Irish baby Spinach. Here’s a breakdown of the information:
1. products Recalled:
Here’s a table summarizing the recalled products and associated batch codes:
| Product Name | Weight(s) | Batch Codes |
|————————————|—————–|———————–|
| McCormack Family farms Baby Leaves Mixed Leaves | 500g | JD233, JD234, JD235, JD237, JD238, JD239, JD240 |
| McCormack Family Farms Baby Leaves Spinach | 500g | JD237, JD238, JD239, JD240 |
| mccormack Family Farms Baby Leaves Energise Mix | 500g | JD233, JD237 |
| mccormack Family Farms Irish Spinach Leaves | 100g, 200g, 250g | JD238, JD239, JD240 |
| McCormack Family Farms Mixed leaves | 75g, 100g | JD234, JD238, JD239 |
| McCormack Family Farms Energise Super Mix | 100g, 200g | JD233, JD239, JD240 |
| McCormack Family Farms Oriental Mix | 1kg | JD234, JD235, JD239 |
| McCormack family Farms Red Chard | 100g, 1kg | JD238 |
| McCormack Family Farms Family pack | 200g | JD239, JD240 |
| Egan’s Irish baby Spinach | 250g | JD239, JD240 |
2. Danger:
The recall is due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
3. Symptoms of Infection:
Mild flu-like symptoms
Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea)
In rare cases, serious complications.
4. Vulnerable Groups:
Pregnant women
Babies
People wiht weakened immune systems (including the elderly)
5. Incubation Period:
Average: 3 weeks
Range: 3-70 days
6. Important Note:
The recall is not currently linked to the ongoing investigation of listeriosis in ready-to-heat meals. A link to a news article from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is provided for more information: https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/latest-news/recall-of-various-branded-spinach-and-mixed-leaves