Lancaster Spinach Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Lancaster Spinach, 10-ounce packages, is recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Products were distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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: FDA Class I recall classification. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses reported in the source text, but the Class I designation establishes minimum severity of 4 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Lancaster Foods LLC is recalling Lancaster Spinach, 10-ounce packages (UPC 8-13055-01145-3) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The spinach is packaged in sealed plastic bags, 12 per case.
Approximately 25 cases were distributed to retailers and distributors in Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. The affected product has a 'Best By' date of April 29, 2023.
Consumers should not consume this product. Return the spinach to the point of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- LANCASTER SPINACH, 10 OZ, UPC:8-13055-01145-3. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 12 in a case.
- Manufacturer
- Lancaster Foods LLC
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 25
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)
- Best By April 29 2023
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Lancaster Foods LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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