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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- 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
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