Food Recall: 10-ounce bagged Kroger Fresh Selections Tender Spinach

Sep 19, 2012

Kroger Recalls Spinach Sold in 15 States Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. is recalling its 10-ounce bagged Kroger Fresh Selections Tender Spinach due to possible Listeria bacteria contamination. The recalled product in question has a "best if used by" date of Sept. 16 and a UPC (Universal Product Code) of 011110916495.

There have been no reported cases of illness associated with the recalled spinach. The product was sold in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. The recall involves its Kroger, Jay C, Owen's, Pay Less, Scott's, Food 4 Less, Dillons, Baker's and Gerbes stores in selected states.

NewStar Fresh Foods, the California supplier added that the recall was being done out of an abundance of caution after a single package yielded a positive test result by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Kroger said on Wednesday that if customers did buy the recalled product, they should return it to stores for a full refund or replacement.

Listeria can cause serious illness in young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

Video: Inside the Battle Against Streptococcus suis - Dr. Mariela Segura

In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Mariela Segura from the University of Montreal explains the current challenges and future perspectives of Streptococcus suis vaccines. She discusses the impact of the pathogen on pig health, antibiotic resistance, zoonotic risks, and the latest vaccine innovations. Gain insights into how the swine industry can improve disease control. Listen now on all major platforms! "Streptococcus suis is not only a major economic concern in the swine industry but also a zoonotic pathogen." Meet the guest: Dr. Mariela Segura / mariela-segura-442a8425a is a full professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal and the director of the Swine and Poultry Infectious Diseases Center (CRIPA). She earned her master's and Ph.D. from the Université de Montréal.