Salinas, California based Organicgirl Produce has announced a recall of the 10 oz. organicgirl Baby Spinach due to the possibility of salmonella contamination. So far, no illnesses have been reported in relation with this product.
The Baby Spinach in question has an expiration date of May 22, with a product code 11A061167. It was reportedly distributed and sold in six states including Alabama, Arizona, California, North Carolina, Oregon and Wisconsin. This makes two recalls announced relating to leafy green produce this week, after Fresh Express announced its recall of romaine-based salads that are also possibly tainted with salmonella.
A third-party laboratory for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration performed random sample testing and found that a package of organicgirl Baby Spinach tested positive for salmonella. This recall is being announced out of caution and concern for consumers.
This recall includes 336 cases of the 10 oz. package size of organicgirl Baby Spinach with a use-by date of May 22. As of now, no other products are salads are included in this latest recall.
organicgirl Produce is conducting a thorough internal investigation, and is also working in conjunction with state and federal regulators to determine the source of the contamination. The company conducted a traceability analysis at once, along with an appraisal of its food safety documentation. All were found in compliance, and the raw product testing records for the time period relating to this incident did not reveal the presence of any pathogens.
Retailers are asked to check store shelves to ensure that none of the possibly contaminated produce is present. Consumers in the six states listed above are urged to make certain that they have none of the product with the use-by date and product code in question in their homes. Do not consume the product, and discard it if it is present in your home. Consumers with concerns or questions are asked to call the consumer hotline at 831-758-7810 any time between 8 and 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Individuals who experience symptoms of salmonella food poisoning should seek medical attention, especially those at increased risks of serious complications including the frail or elderly, young children and those with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of salmonella include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and occasional fever. These are usually short-lived in healthy individuals.
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