Mixed Greens & Spinach Recall – 8 Products Affected
Listeria Fears Prompt Major Spinach Recall Across Irish Supermarkets
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Dublin, Ireland – Consumers across Ireland are being urged to check their refrigerators carefully as a important recall has been issued for several popular spinach products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has directed retailers to remove these items from shelves and display prominent recall notices.
Key Products Affected by the Recall
The FSAI has identified specific batches of spinach products from various brands that are subject to this recall. shoppers are advised to pay close attention to the best before dates and batch codes to determine if their purchased products are among those affected.
McCormack Family Farms Spinach, 250g
Best Before Dates: 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025, 04/08/2025
Batch Codes: 205, 206, 207
McCormack Family Farms Energise Mix, 100g
Best Before dates: 28/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 30/07/2025, 03/08/2025
Batch Codes: 199, 203, 205
SuperValu Spinach, 250g
Best Before Dates: 01/08/2025, 03/08/2025
Batch Code: 206
Tesco Mild Spinach, 350g
Best Before Date: 02/08/2025
Batch Code: 206
Action Required: What You Need to Do
The FSAI is working closely with retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and caterers to ensure the swift removal of these products from the supply chain and to inform consumers.
Retailers: Have been instructed to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at their point-of-sale.
Wholesalers and Distributors: Are asked to contact their affected customers, recall the products, and implement recall notices.
Caterers: If you are in possession of any of the affected products, please do not use them.
Consumers: The most critically important message is: do not eat the implicated products. If you have purchased any of the listed spinach items,please return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund.
Understanding Listeria and Its Risks
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause a serious infection called listeriosis. While most people experience mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can be severe and even life-threatening for certain vulnerable groups.
Symptoms of Listeriosis
Symptoms can include:
Mild flu-like symptoms
Gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
In rare and severe cases, the infection can lead to more serious complications.
Who is Most at Risk?
Certain individuals are more susceptible to Listeria infections. These include:
Pregnant women
Babies
* Individuals with weakened immune systems (including the elderly)
The incubation period for listeriosis can vary significantly, averaging around three weeks but perhaps ranging from 3 to 70 days from initial infection to the onset of symptoms.
Context of the Recall
This latest recall is part of ongoing efforts by the FSAI to ensure food safety across the country. It follows a series of previous recalls involving spinach and mixed leaves products due to Listeria detection. The authority has confirmed that one death has been linked to