(NEXSTAR) – Fresh Express is recalling spinach that was distributed in seven states because it may contain listeria, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Although there have been no reports of illness, Fresh Express launched the limited recall after the Florida Department of Agriculture recorded a positive result in a routine listeria test.
The prepackaged vegetables were sold in 8-ounce Fresh Express bags as well as 9-ounce bags under the Publix brand name.
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Listeria, which can cause serious and even fatal infections in young children or people with weakened immune systems, generally causes symptoms such as fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. However, in pregnant women, listeria can cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
| product | Size | UPC | Pocket code | Expiry date | Sales states |
| Fresh express spinach | 8 ounces. | 0 71279 13204 4 | G332 | December 15, 2023 | AL, FL, GA, NC, VA |
| Publix spinach | 9 ounces. | 0 41415 00886 1 | G332 | December 14, 2023 | AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA |
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While both brands of spinach were shipped to stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia, Publix spinach was also distributed to South Carolina and Tennessee.
Fresh Express has notified retailers so they can remove the product from shelves. However, if you think you have purchased one of the affected bags of spinach, you should throw it away.
Refunds are available both at the point of purchase or by calling Fresh Express at (800) 242-5472.
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