The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1027-2016·Announced 2016-04-13

R.J. Van Drunen Recalls Organic Spinach Powder Due to Salmonella

R.J. Van Drunen & Sons is recalling 4,398.59 pounds of air-dried organic spinach powder because an FDA sample 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 minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

R.J. Van Drunen & Sons Field Facility is recalling 4,398.59 pounds of air-dried organic spinach powder. The product is packaged in 50 lb. polyethylene liners inside cardboard boxes. The recall was initiated after an FDA sample of the spinach powder tested positive for Salmonella.

The recalled product was distributed to domestic firms and one firm located in Australia. The specific Australian recipient is identified as Phyto-thereapy PT LTD. The source text does not specify the names of the domestic firms or the specific dates of distribution.

Consumers and businesses that have purchased or received this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return. The source text does not provide specific contact information for the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Air dried Organic Spinach Powder packaged in 50 lb. polyethylene liner inside of a cardboard box.

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)

  • 19553568N808.1

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by R.J. Van Drunen & Sons Field Facility 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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