CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Organic Thick & Creamy Spinach Dip and Spread recalled by La Terra Fina
La Terra Fina is recalling Organic Thick & Creamy Spinach Dip and Spread, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 20 Mar 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2194-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70800
- Recalling firm
- La Terra Fina, Union City, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Mar 2015
- FDA classified
- 7 May 2015
- Reported
- 13 May 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 20 Mar 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 May 2015 | Classified by FDA | +48 days |
| 13 May 2015 | 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
Firm was notified by their supplier of IQF chopped spinach that the product that tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes had been erroneously shipped.
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
La Terra Fina Organic Thick & Creamy Spinach Dip and Spread; Made with Greek Yogurt. 24 oz. plastic tub (1 lb. 8 oz,) 680 g: Keep refrigerated UPC 640410513730. Manufactured by" La Terra Fina, Union City, CA 94587
Where it was distributed
CA, NV. WA, OR, AK, MT. UT ID .
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm was notified by their supplier of IQF chopped spinach that the product that tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes had been erroneously shipped.
Which lots are affected?
All units with Best-By Dates of: 3/24/2015 4/01/2015 4/14/2015 4/20/2015. 4/29/2015 - this expiry date was not distributed and is still at the facility.
Where was it sold?
CA, NV. WA, OR, AK, MT. UT ID .
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 70800| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip tub Keep refrigerated tub recalledChunky | La Terra Fina | Listeria | 7 states | |
| CLASS I | Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip made recalled by La Terra Fina | La Terra Fina | Listeria | 7 states |
More recalls from La Terra Fina
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip & Spread recalled by La Terra Fina | La Terra Fina | Undeclared Allergens | 12 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip made recalled by La Terra Fina | La Terra Fina | Listeria | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip tub Keep refrigerated tub recalledChunky | La Terra Fina | Listeria | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS III | All Natural Spinach & Kale Dip and Spread recalled by La Terra Fina | La Terra Fina | Other | CA, NC, NJ |
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