The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0085-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Kroger Fresh Selections Tender Spinach Recalled for Listeria

Kroger is recalling Fresh Selections Tender Spinach after the Ohio Department of Agriculture detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat product represents a significant health risk.

Plain-English summary

Kroger Co is recalling Fresh Selections by Kroger Tender Spinach, 10 oz bags, with a best if used by date of 09/16/12. The recall was initiated after the Ohio Department of Agriculture notified the firm of positive Listeria monocytogenes test results in the product.

The affected product was distributed to the following states: AL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA & WV. The specific product code is 1104 A244 0105 KN01.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the store of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
FRESH SELECTIONS by Kroger" Tender Spinach NET WT 10 OZ (283g) BEST IF USED BY 09/16/12 Product of USA 10:09 HarvestMark.com, 1104 A244 0105 KN01 INGREDIENTS: SPINACH DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER COM. CINCINNATI OHIO 45202
Manufacturer
Kroger Co
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • BEST IF USED BY 09/16/12 Product of USA 10:09 HarvestMark.com
  • 1104 A244 0105 KN01

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states: