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Meijer frozen spinach recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Posted at 5:55 PM, Mar 25, 2015
and last updated 2015-03-25 18:02:11-04

WALKER, Mich. —  A variety of spinach sold by Meijer is included in a nationwide recall from Twin City Foods, Inc.

According to a press release, 16 oz. frozen packages of Meijer Organics Chopped Spinach are impacted by the recall.

The affected spinach has a package code of “BEST BY FEB 2017 50415.”   It was distributed to warehouses in Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The spinach may be contaminated with listeria, which can cause serious infections in children, the elderly or others with weakened immune systems.  Symptoms include fever, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, a severe headache and diarrhea, according to a release.

If you purchased the recalled spinach, you can return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.

Other recalled brands include Cadia, Wild Harvest and Wegmans.  None of those recalled products were shipped to Michigan, Twin City Foods’ release says.

More information on this recall