Hellofresh: As the listeria outbreak continues to spread across the United States, more products are being identified as contaminated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for certain frozen spinach items found to contain Listeria monocytogenes. The affected spinach was sold under two names, Del Mar 35-pound Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno-Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach in 10-ounce packs, distributed to consumers across the country.Each year, millions of Americans deal with food sensitivities and allergies. According to the FDA, the nine main food allergens in the United States include eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts, and peanuts.HelloFresh Meals Contaminated With ListeriaFederal health officials have advised the public not to eat certain HelloFresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. In connection with the same concern, Sno Pac Foods, Inc. has also recalled both its Sno Pac and Del Mar brands of organic frozen spinach products due to fears of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.The recalled Del Mar Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach was sold in 35-pound boxes with an expiration date of January 1, 2027, and the following lot numbers: 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071, and 2501073.The Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach came in 10-ounce containers with these lot codes and “best by” dates: SPM1.190.5 (best by July 9, 2027), SPC1.160.5 (best by June 9, 2027), SPC2.160.5 (best by June 9, 2027), and SPM1.097.5 (best by April 7, 2027).The official notice warns: “Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. However, Listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.”For more details, consumers can view the recalled product labels on the FDA website. Anyone who has these frozen spinach products at home is urged not to eat them. Instead, they should dispose of the items safely or return them to the store for a full refund.Previous Listeria OutbreaksJust last month, FreshRealm confirmed that tests showed pasta used in certain linguine dishes sold at Walmart carried the same strain of listeria linked to an earlier outbreak in June. That outbreak, which initially involved chicken fettuccine Alfredo, resulted in at least four deaths and 20 reported illnesses, the most recent occurring on September 11.What Is Listeria Monocytogenes?According to the National Institutes of Health, Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that causes the infection known as listeriosis. It is a facultative anaerobic organism, meaning it can survive with or without oxygen. The bacterium can live and multiply inside the body’s cells, making it one of the most dangerous foodborne pathogens known.Listeria SymptomsA listeria infection can be especially serious for older adults, pregnant women and their newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Common symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 1,600 people become ill from listeria infections each year, and roughly 260 die. Federal agencies said in December that they were revising safety procedures to prevent further outbreaks following several major incidents, including one linked to Boar’s Head deli meats that caused 10 deaths and more than 60 illnesses last year.
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