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Sprout's Farmers Market recalls Sprouts Farmers Market Cut Leaf Spinach and 1 more: listeria risk

July 24, 2019 · Sprout's Farmers Market Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallTesting revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the frozen spinach

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Sprout's Farmers Market
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2019
Recall started
June 14, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
Listeria

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Sprouts Farmers Market Cut Leaf Spinach, Net Wt 16 Oz (1 lb), 453 g, Manufactured exclusively for Sprouts Farmers Market, Phoenix, AZ UPC 8 74875 00982 2, packaged in plastic bags, 12 bags per case.
    Quantity: 1,046 cases
    Codes: USE BY 12 03 21 19031203A03 USA
  • Sprouts Farmers Market Organic Cut Leaf Spinach, Net Wt 16 Oz (1 lb), 453 g, Manufactured exclusively for Sprouts Farmers Market, Phoenix, AZ UPC 8 74875 00991 4, packaged in plastic bags, 12 bags per case.
    Quantity: 2,549 cases
    Codes: USE BY 12 03 21 19031203A03 USA

Where it was distributed

The product was shipped from the manufacturer to a food distributor for distribution exclusively to Sprouts Farmers Market grocery stores in the following states: AZ, CA, NV, UT, NM, CO, TX, KS, OK, MO, TN, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, PA, MD, and VA.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Sprout's Farmers Market recalled 2 products, including Sprouts Farmers Market Cut Leaf Spinach, Net Wt 16 Oz (1 lb), 453 g, Manufactured exclusively for Sprouts Farmers Market, Phoenix, AZ UPC….

Why was it recalled?

Testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the frozen spinach

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

The product was shipped from the manufacturer to a food distributor for distribution exclusively to Sprouts Farmers Market grocery stores in the following states: AZ, CA, NV, UT, NM, CO, TX, KS, OK, MO, TN, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, PA, MD, and VA.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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