CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Earthbound Farms Organic Baby Spinach Grab & Go Salad recalled

Natural Selection Foods is recalling Earthbound Farms Organic Baby Spinach Grab & Go Salad, distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesBest if Used by Dates: 10/17-12 through 10/28/12.

Quantity recalled362 cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0614-2013
FDA event ID: 63484
Recalling firm: Natural Selection Foods, San Juan Bautista, CA
Brand: Earthbound
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Oct 2012
FDA classified: 6 Nov 2012
Reported: 14 Nov 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

17 Oct 2012	Recall initiated by company
6 Nov 2012	Classified by FDA	+20 days
14 Nov 2012	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Peanuts packaged with EarthBound Baby Spinach Grab & Go Salad were provided by Sunland through a third party and are under recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Earthbound Farms Organic Baby Spinach Grab & Go Salad; with sesame, soy vinaigrette and peanuts. USDA Organic 3.5 oz. Clamshell package. UPC 0 32601 08875 0 Natural Selection Foods San Juan Bautista, CA.

Where it was distributed

CA, FL, HI, LA, MA, MT, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX and Canada

California Florida Hawaii Louisiana Massachusetts Montana Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Peanuts packaged with EarthBound Baby Spinach Grab & Go Salad were provided by Sunland through a third party and are under recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Best if Used by Dates: 10/17-12 through 10/28/12.

Where was it sold?

CA, FL, HI, LA, MA, MT, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX and Canada

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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