Bagged Spinach Recalled due to Contamination Concerns

Fresh Express, a salad-mix manufacturer previously associated with widespread sickness, has issued a recall for two packaged spinach products sold in seven states due to potential listeria contamination. The affected spinach was distributed by retailers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The recall involves 8-ounce packages of Fresh Express Spinach with the product code G332 and use-by date of December 15, as well as 9-ounce packages of Publix Spinach with the product code G332 and an expired use-by date of December 14. The Fresh Express Spinach was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia, while the Publix Spinach was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The recall was initiated after listeria was found in a random sample of spinach by the Florida Department of Agriculture. Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe infections in vulnerable individuals and pregnant women, potentially resulting in miscarriages or stillbirths. No illnesses linked to the recalled products have been reported, and consumers are advised to discard the affected items. Refunds can be obtained from the place of purchase or by contacting Fresh Express directly. This recall follows previous outbreaks and recalls associated with Fresh Express products, including cyclospora and listeria contamination concerns.