FSAI Confirm Recall Of Batches Of Spinach Leaves

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Confirm recall of several batches of McCormack Family Farms spinach leaves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Alert Summary dated Thursday, August 1st 2024.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.36.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Sweden.

Message: McCormack Family Farms is recalling the below batches of spinach leaves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Retailers:
Retailers: Are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.