Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has recalled cases of baby spinach sold in Kentucky and nine other states, due to a possible health risk from Salmonella.
The FDA said the products being recalled are 6 oz Dole Baby Spinach bag, lot code W20308A (UPC code 0-71430-00964-2), and 10 oz Dole Baby Spinach clamshell with 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.
Since the spinach is expired, it should no longer be on retail 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.
The precautionary recall was issued due to a sample of Baby Spinach which yielded a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the Department of Agriculture in Michigan. No illnesses have been reported to the FDA.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats contaminated food. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The illness impacts primarily young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
In addition to Kentucky, the products were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Consumer Center at 1-800-356-3111, 24 hours a day.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000ep
