Fresh Express announces spinach recall due to possible listeria contamination

Fresh Express spinach recall overview: 

• Who: Fresh Express voluntarily recalled two of its spinach products, including Fresh Express Spinach and Publix Spinach. 
• Why: The recall was initiated over concerns the spinach products may have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. 
• Where: The recalled spinach products were collectively distributed to a total of seven states. 

Fresh Express issued a voluntarily recall of two of its spinach products earlier this month over concerns they may have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. 

The recall involves Fresh Express Spinach sold in an 8-ounce size with the product code G332 and a use-by-date of Dec. 15, 2023, and Publix Spinach sold in a 9-ounce size with the product code G332 and a use-by-date of Dec. 14, 2023. 

“Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the recall states. 

Consumers are advised to discard and not eat the recalled spinach products and to contact Fresh Express for a refund, which can also be obtained at the place of purchase, according to the Food and Drug Administration’s notice. 

Recalled Fresh Express spinach items distributed to seven total states, collectively

The recalled Fresh Express Spinach was distributed to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina, while the recalled Publix Spinach was distributed to the aforementioned states and South Carolina and Tennessee. 

Fresh Express said no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall and that none of its other products is affected. 

Individuals with more questions about the recall can contact Fresh Express directly by phone at 800-242-5472. 

Lancaster Foods initiated a similar recall earlier this year for various of its expired kale, spinach and collard greens products distributed to a total of six states over concerns they may have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. 

Are you affected by the Fresh Express spinach recall? Let us know in the comments.

Read About More Class Action Lawsuits & Class Action Settlements:

• Recall issued for TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites
• Recalled applesauce pouches may have been purposely contaminated, FDA deputy commissioner says
• Quaker initiates recall for granola bars, cereals due to potential salmonella
• From recalls to class action lawsuits, sweet treats came under scrutiny in 2023