Sprouts Farmers Market is recalling both conventional and organic 16 oz bags of frozen cut leaf spinach. The produce was distributed to multiple states, with California being one of them.
The frozen spinach has been found to be potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and even fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly individuals and others who might be experiencing weakened immune systems.
Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pains, and diarrhea. However, a Listeria infection can induce miscarriage and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Sprouts recalls the following product:
Sprouts Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach, 16oz. bag, UPC 87487500982, Lot 19031203A03, USE BY 12/03/21. Identifying information can be found on the back of the package.
Sprouts Frozen Organic Cut Leaf Spinach, 16oz. bag, UPC 87487500991, Lot 19031203A03, USE BY 12/03/21. Identifying information can be found on the back of the package
No infections related to the spinach have been reported as of yet. Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to destroy or return them to Sprouts stores for a full refund of the product. If you have any questions and/or concerns you may call the company at 1(888)577-7688 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST.
