CLASS II Food recall · Reported 31 Jul 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Great Value Chopped Spinach recalled by National Frozen Foods
National Frozen Foods is recalling Great Value Chopped Spinach, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 18 Jul 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1944-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83369
- Recalling firm
- National Frozen Foods, Albany, OR
- Brand
- Great
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Jul 2019
- FDA classified
- 25 Jul 2019
- Reported
- 31 Jul 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Jul 2019 | Classified by FDA | +7 days |
| 31 Jul 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Spinach was recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Great Value Chopped Spinach, packed in poly bags, net wt. 12 oz. 12 oz. bag UPC: 0 78742 23740 4. master case UPC: 3 00 78742 23740 5. The retail 12 oz. bag label is read in parts: "*** Great Value Chopped Spinach ***INGREDIENTS: SPINACH *** DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 *** MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS: Place frozen, unopened bag with the "this side up" indicator facing up in microwave. Do no pierce bag *** Microwave on high for 6 minutes. During cooking, the bag will slowly inflate. A special vent in the bag will allow the steam to escape and a whistling sound may be heard ***Let stand for 1 minute after cooking. Carefully handle bag at corners and remove from microwave with two hands*** STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Empty frozen contents of bag into a 2-quart nonstick saucepan Add 1 cup water ***Cover and cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally***"
Where it was distributed
Distributed in AL, AR, MO, NE, OK, TX, and WY.
AlabamaArkansasMissouriNebraskaOklahomaTexasWyoming
Stores named: Walmart
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Spinach was recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
Best if Used By Date: SEP 14 2020. Lot 19031403A05. The lot breakdown as: 19 Year. 03 Month. 14 Day. 03 Facility (Albany). A Production Interval. 05 Production Line.
Where was it sold?
Distributed in AL, AR, MO, NE, OK, TX, and WY.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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