Spinach Packaged in Newburgh, New York Recalled; May be Fatal

Grocery stores have pulled spinach packaged in Newburgh, New York from shelves due to a major health risk.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning over fresh spinach that was processed in the Hudson Valley and distributed to stores in New York. The spinach could contain bacteria that may be fatal or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

Newburgh, New York Company Recalls Spinach

The recall comes after spinach processed by Solata Foods was tested by the New York State Department of Agriculture and found to be contaminated. Market Food Inspectors and food laboratory analysts determined that samples of spinach contained Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria can cause serious infections in young children, the elderly or those with certain health conditions. These infections can be fatal. Even healthy individuals can suffer severe symptoms including nausea, diarrhea, fever and headaches. Foods contaminated with listeria can also cause miscarriages in pregnant women who consume it.

Which Spinach Brands are Recalled in New York?

The initial sample discovered to contain Listeria was a 9-ounce package of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” The same spinach is sold under many different names including Greens Solata, Greens Gaia, Greens Full Circle and Uncle Vinny's. The recalled spinach could also be included in bags and boxes of "spring mix", "power greens" and other blends of greens.

A full list of the recalled items is listed below.