The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1412-2018·Announced 2018-05-09

Mccall Farms Recalls Canned Spinach Due to Potential Peanut Contamination

Mccall Farms is recalling Happy Harvest Leaf Spinach cans because they may contain boiled peanuts instead of spinach. The recall affects 739 cases distributed across 16 states.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Mccall Farms Inc is recalling 739 cases of Happy Harvest Leaf Spinach, 13.5 oz cans, due to the potential to contain boiled peanuts instead of spinach. The product is distributed by Aldi Inc. and was manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts and soy.

The affected product has the lot code SPIN71A23IX and a use-by date of January 2021. The UPC is 041498131289. The recall covers distribution in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot code and UPC. If found, they should stop using the product and contact Aldi or Mccall Farms for a refund or replacement. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Happy Harvest Leaf Spinach; Net Wt. 13.5 oz (383g); Ingredients: Spinach, Water, Salt. Distributed by Aldi Inc. Batavia, IL 60510; Product of USA; Manufactured In A Facility That Processes Peanuts and Soy. May Contain Peanuts and Soy. Packaged in a steel 2-piece can.
Manufacturer
Mccall Farms Inc

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)

  • Lot Code: SPIN71A23IX Use by January 2021
  • UPC: 041498131289

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states: