The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0859-2013·Announced 2013-01-09

Fresh Express Fresh Spinach Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling 9-ounce bags of Fresh Spinach because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat product typically warrants the highest severity rating in the absence of mitigating factors, aligning with the Critical category for severe health risks.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily recalling 6,610 units of Fresh Express brand, Fresh Spinach, 9 oz. The recall is being conducted because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected product is identified by Lot #S299B25. The spinach was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot number and stop consuming the spinach immediately. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Express brand, Fresh Spinach, 9 oz.
Affected units
6,610

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 (1)

  • Lot #S299B25

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states: