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Solata, Gaia Organic, Full Circle Organic, Farmer Direct, Uncle Vinny’s recall: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

The hazard: Listeria contamination

Because the organism here is Listeria, the recall is about where the food has been rather than how it looks today. Treat an affected pack as contaminated even if it is sealed and in date.

What the notice says: Solata Foods LLC. of Newburgh, NY, is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” listed below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes is unusual among foodborne bacteria because it keeps growing at refrigerator temperature. A contaminated pack does not become safer for sitting in the cold, and it will look, smell and taste completely normal.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Listeriosis is mild or silent in most healthy adults, but it is serious for pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and anyone whose immune system is suppressed. The CDC describes intestinal illness as diarrhoea and vomiting, and invasive illness as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. In pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or infection in the newborn even when the parent feels only mildly unwell. Symptoms can start within a day or not appear for weeks, so tell any doctor you see that you ate a recalled product and give them the date.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
June 21, 2024
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Solata, Gaia Organic, Full Circle Organic, Farmer Direct, Uncle Vinny’s, Bogopa
Product type
Fresh produce
UPC codes
854311007391, 850039434075, 850039434082, 036800490529, 036800490512, 850021494766, 850021494837, 850021494858, 850021494827, 036800288251, 036800288744, 854311007377, 804879442769, 850021494964, 850021494971, 850021494889, 850021494919, 850021494957, 850021494896, 036800341562
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Spinach and salad mixes

What the company announced

Solata Foods LLC. of Newburgh, NY, is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” listed below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, L. monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled “Fresh Spinach” was distributed locally in retail stores. The product comes in various sizes listed below with all brand names, All packages have lot numbers # 40606 and 11006 on the package and with an expiration date of 6/20/24 and 6/24/24 stamped on the side. The product UPC codes are listed below.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of L. monocytogenes in a 9-ounce package of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” Production of the product has been suspended

Consumers who have purchased 9-ounce packages of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” Or any Spinach listed below are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (845) 393-0089

  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata Spinach 10x9Bag · Size Code:: 10x9Bag · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 854311007391
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix 6x1.7Clam · Size Code:: 6x1.7Clam. · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850039434075
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix 6x1.7Clam · Size Code:: 6x1.7Clam. · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850039434082
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Full Circle Organic Spring Mix 6x10Clam · Size Code:: 6x10Clam. · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Full Circle · UPC Code: 036800490529
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Full Circle Organic Baby Spinach 6x10Clam · Size Code:: 6x10Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Full Circle · UPC Code: 036800490512
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata 5050 6x10Clam · Size Code:: 6x10Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 850021494766
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata Baby Spinach 6x10Clam · Size Code:: 6x10Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 85002149475
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata Spring Mix 6x10Clam · Size Code:: 6x10Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 85002149475
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic Baby Spinach 6x10Clam · Size Code:: 6x10Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494837
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix 6x10Clam · Size Code:: 6x10Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494858
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic 5050 6x10Clam · Size Code:: 6x10Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494827
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Full Circle Organic Baby Spinach 6x16Clam · Size Code:: 6x16Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Full Circle · UPC Code: 036800288251
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Full Circle Organic Spring Mix 6x16Clam · Size Code:: 6x16Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Full Circle · UPC Code: 036800288744
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Farmer Direct Organic Chopped Kale Spinach 6x9Bag · Size Code:: 6x9Bag · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Farmer Direct · UPC Code: 854311007377
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Uncle Vinny’s Savoy Spinach 8x10Bag · Size Code:: 8x10Bag · Brand Code:: Uncle Vinny’s · UPC Code: 804879442769
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic Baby Spinach 8x45Clam · Size Code:: 8x45Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494964
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix 8x45Clam · Size Code:: 8x45Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494971
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic Power Greens 8x45Clam · Size Code:: 8x45Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494889
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic 50/50 Blend 8x45Clam · Size Code:: 8x45Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494919
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic 50/50 8x45Clam · Size Code:: 8x45Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494957
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix Herb 8x45Clam · Size Code:: 8x45Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Gaia · UPC Code: 850021494896
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Full Circle Organic 5050 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Full Circle · UPC Code: 036800341562
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Full Circle Organic Baby Spinach 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Full Circle · UPC Code: 036800179899
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Full Circle Organic Spring Mix 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Full Circle · UPC Code: 036800179882
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Full Circle Organic Power Greens 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Type Code:: Organic · Brand Code:: Full Circle · UPC Code: 036800388758
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata 50/50 Blend 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 854311007070
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata Baby Spinach 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 854311007001
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata Power Greens 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 854311007056
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata Spring Mix 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 854311007032
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata Spring Mix Herb 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 854311007063
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Uncle Vinny’s 50/50 Blend 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Uncle Vinny’s · UPC Code: 804879525158
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Uncle Vinny’s Power Greens 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Uncle Vinny’s · UPC Code: 804879503095
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Uncle Vinny’s Spring Mix 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Uncle Vinny’s · UPC Code: 804879133414
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata 50/50 Blend 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 854311007087
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Uncle Vinny’s 5050 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Uncle Vinny’s · UPC Code: 804879525165
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Uncle Vinny’s Spring Mix Herb 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Uncle Vinny’s · UPC Code: 804879459965
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Uncle Vinny’s Baby Spinach 8x5Clam · Size Code:: 8x5Clam · Brand Code:: Uncle Vinny’s · UPC Code: 804879133438
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Solata Spinach 9x9Bag · Size Code:: 9x9Bag · Brand Code:: Solata · UPC Code: 854311007391
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Uncle Vinny’s Savoy Spinach 9x9Bag · Size Code:: 9x9Bag · Brand Code:: Uncle Vinny’s · UPC Code: 804879442769
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Bogopa Spinach 9x9Bag · Size Code:: 9x9Bag · Brand Code:: Bogopa · UPC Code: 819964014695
  • Product Code Comm:: Greens Bulk Spring Mix 2x1.5 · Size Code:: 2x1.5 BAGS · Brand Code:: Bulk · UPC Code: 40606 AND 11006

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 25 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 854311007391
  • 850039434075
  • 850039434082
  • 036800490529
  • 036800490512
  • 850021494766
  • 850021494837
  • 850021494858
  • 850021494827
  • 036800288251
  • 036800288744
  • 854311007377
  • 804879442769
  • 850021494964
  • 850021494971
  • 850021494889
  • 850021494919
  • 850021494957
  • 850021494896
  • 036800341562

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 40606
  • 11006

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 6/20/24
  • 6/24/24

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 9 ounce

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Listeria

Solata, Gaia Organic, Full Circle Organic, Farmer Direct, Uncle Vinny’s, Bogopa — Because the organism here is Listeria, the recall is about where the food has been rather than how it looks today. Treat an affected pack as contaminated even if it is sealed and in date.

  1. Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.
  2. If anyone in the household is pregnant, over 65 or immunocompromised, call a clinician for advice even if nobody feels ill. That conversation is quick and it is the whole point of a Listeria recall.
  3. Photograph the label, the lot code and the date mark before the pack leaves the house — that picture is what a refund claim runs on.
  4. Throw it out in a sealed bag, or return it to the store. Either is accepted; what matters is that nobody else eats it.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased 9-ounce packages of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” Or any Spinach listed below are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Solata Foods LLC — Consumers: (845) 393-0089

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Solata, Gaia Organic, Full Circle Organic, Farmer Direct… recalled?

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination Solata Foods LLC. of Newburgh, NY, is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” listed below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 854311007391, 850039434075, 850039434082; lot code 40606, 11006; best-by date 6/20/24 or 6/24/24. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased 9-ounce packages of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” Or any Spinach listed below are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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