More spinach has been recalled for potential Listeria contamination. BrightFarms, an American indoor farming company, has issued a recall on bags of baby spinach and 4 different salad kits that contain spinach after one lot of the greens tested positive for listeria.
The recalled products include 3oz bags of BrightFarms Baby Spinach and multiple Bright Farm Crunch Kits which were sold across seven states. Find all of the details, including what to do if you purchased one of these items, below.
BrightFarms Recalls Spinach And Salad Kits Due To Listeria
Check your greens! BrightFarms products impacted by this recall were sold across stores like Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and Wegmans in seven states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The following BrightFarms products are subject to this recall:
- Baby Spinach, 3 ounces; best-by date between 1/11/2024 and 1/20/2024; UPC code 8-57062-004992-3
- Bacon Ranch Crunch Kit, 6.7 ounces; best-by date 1/15/2024; UPC code 8-57062-00416-9
- Chickpea Caesar Crunch Kit, 6.5 ounces; best-by date 1/15/2024 or 1/20/2024; UPC code 8-57062-00415-2
- Mediterranean Crunch Kit, 6.35 ounces; best-by date 1/15/2024 or 1/20/2024; UPC code 8-50051-82501-1
- Southwest Chipotle 5.85 ounces; best-by date 1/15/2024; UPC code 8-50051-82500-4
Symptoms of infection caused by listeria, a.k.a. listeriosis, include fever, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, and digestive issues. In some cases, it may be fatal. People with compromised immune systems, children, elderly people, and pregnant people are at a higher risk of serious infection.
Element Farms, BrightFarms' supplier, is currently conducting an investigation to uncover how this spinach may have become contaminated with Listeria. Although vegetables grown indoors like these greens are less likely to be contaminated with bacteria such as listeria, it's clear that there is still some risk involved. In 2021, BrightFarms issued another recall due to a salmonella outbreak.
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What To Do If You Have Recalled Recalled BrightFarms Products
If you are in possession of any of these recalled products, you should refrain from consuming them, throw them away, and get a full refund from BrightFarms. Simply bring proof of purchase to the point of purchase to get your money back. You can also contact BrightFarms at 866-857-8745 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or BrightFarms.com/contact with any questions or concerns.
No illnesses have been reported from these products yet. However, staying on top of recalls like this is an important step to take for the health and safety of you and your family.
Other recent recalls include Wegmans cookies, which contained a undeclared wheat allergen, and contaminated baby formula. Stay safe!
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