In this case, the spinach supplier is blanching, freezing, and bulk packing spinach. The spinach supplier is the one controlling this hazard through incorporating a Sanitation Preventive Control(s) to prevent contamination after blanching through bulk packing. Companies buying this spinach need to recognize Listeria as a hazard being controlled by the supplier, and implement a Supply Chain Preventive Control for this product from this supplier. What would the Supply Chain Preventive Control entail? Among many potential forms of verification, some would/could include verifying that the supplier has a Sanitation Preventive Control in place, obtaining a third-party audit or conducting an audit on that supplier, requesting testing results, and sampling and testing the incoming material.
The recalled Frozen spinach was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through distributors.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sno-pac-foods-recalls-del-mar-35-lb-bulk-frozen-spinach-and-10-oz-organic-frozen-cut-spinach
Sno Pac Foods Recalls Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Frozen Spinach and 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach
Summary
Company Announcement Date: October 06, 2025
FDA Publish Date: October 07, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Sno Pac Foods, Inc.
Brand Name: Sno Pac/Del Mar
Product Description: Frozen Spinach
Company Announcement
Sno Pac Foods of Caledonia, MN, is recalling Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious or sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Frozen spinach was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through distributors.
The product comes in a 35 LB box with lot codes 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071, and 2501073, with exp 1/7/27 or a 10-ounce, poly retail package marked with lot codes SPM1.190.5 with best by 7/9/27, SPC1.160.5 with best by 6/9/27, SPC2.160.5 with best by 6/9/27, and SPM1.097.5 with best by 4/7/27.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
This recall has been initiated due to possible Listeria monocytogenes. A bulk case of spinach from our supplier was tested and found positive for Listeria monocytogenes and was of the same lot code we used to repack the Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach into 10 oz packages.
The production of the product has been suspended while the company continues to investigate the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased Sno Pac 10 ounces of Organic Frozen Cut Spinach or Del Mar 35 LB Spinach are urged to dispose of the product, or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (507) 725-5281, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
The recalled Frozen spinach was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through distributors.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sno-pac-foods-recalls-del-mar-35-lb-bulk-frozen-spinach-and-10-oz-organic-frozen-cut-spinach
Sno Pac Foods Recalls Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Frozen Spinach and 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach
Summary
Company Announcement Date: October 06, 2025
FDA Publish Date: October 07, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Sno Pac Foods, Inc.
Brand Name: Sno Pac/Del Mar
Product Description: Frozen Spinach
Company Announcement
Sno Pac Foods of Caledonia, MN, is recalling Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious or sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Frozen spinach was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through distributors.
The product comes in a 35 LB box with lot codes 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071, and 2501073, with exp 1/7/27 or a 10-ounce, poly retail package marked with lot codes SPM1.190.5 with best by 7/9/27, SPC1.160.5 with best by 6/9/27, SPC2.160.5 with best by 6/9/27, and SPM1.097.5 with best by 4/7/27.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
This recall has been initiated due to possible Listeria monocytogenes. A bulk case of spinach from our supplier was tested and found positive for Listeria monocytogenes and was of the same lot code we used to repack the Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach into 10 oz packages.
The production of the product has been suspended while the company continues to investigate the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased Sno Pac 10 ounces of Organic Frozen Cut Spinach or Del Mar 35 LB Spinach are urged to dispose of the product, or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (507) 725-5281, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
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