Dole recalls baby spinach due to possible Salmonella poisoning
If you’re preparing a spinach salad for the family this evening, make sure to check your pantry first. Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of baby spinach due to a possible health risk from Salmonella. As of this writing, no illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.
There are only two types of Dole’s baby spinach you need to be concerned about:
- 6 oz Dole Baby Spinach bag, Lot code W20308A, UPC code 0-71430-00964-2, and
- 10 oz Dole Baby Spinach clamshell, Lot code W203010, UPC code 0-71430-00016-8.
Both have “Use-by” dates of 08-05-2019.
The lot code and Use-by date are located on the upper right corner of the bag or on the top label of the clamshell; the UPC code is located on the bottom left corner of the back of the bag or on the bottom label of the clamshell.
The impacted products were distributed in:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
These products are expired and should no longer be on store shelves.
Consumers are advised to check product they have in their homes and discard any product matching these lot and UPC codes and Use-by dates.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it.
Symptoms of infection may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The illness primarily impacts young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill after exposure to Salmonella.
No other Dole products are included in the recall.
Consumers with any concerns or questions may call the Dole Consumer Center at 1-800-356-3111, which is open 24 hours a day.
~ Written by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter
