The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2194-2015·Announced 2015-05-13

La Terra Fina Spinach Dip Recalled for Listeria Contamination

La Terra Fina is recalling Organic Thick & Creamy Spinach Dip and Spread because the chopped spinach ingredient tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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 FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which is the highest level of severity indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

La Terra Fina, Inc. is recalling 1,423 cases of Organic Thick & Creamy Spinach Dip and Spread; Made with Greek Yogurt. The product is sold in 24 oz. plastic tubs (680 g) with UPC 640410513730. The recall affects units with Best-By Dates of 3/24/2015, 4/01/2015, 4/14/2015, 4/20/2015, and 4/29/2015. The 4/29/2015 date was not distributed and remains at the facility.

The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its supplier that the IQF chopped spinach used in the product had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The supplier indicated that the contaminated product had been erroneously shipped to La Terra Fina. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.

The product was distributed in California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, Utah, and Idaho. Consumers should check their pantries for this product and discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
La Terra Fina Organic Thick & Creamy Spinach Dip and Spread; Made with Greek Yogurt. 24 oz. plastic tub (1 lb. 8 oz,) 680 g: Keep refrigerated UPC 640410513730. Manufactured by" La Terra Fina, Union City, CA 94587
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by La Terra Fina, Inc. 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.

See all 3 products in this recall →