Recall of various branded Spinach and Mixed Leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes
Saturday, 30 August 2025
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2025.47 |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below. |
| Batch Code | Please see table below. |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
The below branded Spinach and Mixed Leaves batches are being recalled by McCormack Family Farms due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
| Product name | Pack sizes | Batch codes |
|---|---|---|
| McCormack Family Farms Baby Leaves Mixed Leaves | 500g | JD233, JD234, JD235, JD237, JD238, JD239, JD240 |
| McCormack Family Farms Baby Leaves Spinach | 500g | JD237, JD238, JD239, JD240 |
| McCormack Family Farms Baby Leaves Energise Mix | 500g | JD233, JD237 |
| McCormack Family Farms Irish Spinach Leaves | 100g, 200g & 250g | JD238, JD239, JD240 |
| McCormack Family Farms Mixed Leaves | 75g & 100g | JD234, JD238, JD239 |
| McCormack Family Farms Energise Super Mix | 100g & 200g | JD233, JD239, JD240 |
| McCormack Family Farms Oriental Mix | 1kg | JD234, JD235, JD239 |
| McCormack Family Farms Red Chard | 100g & 1kg | JD238 |
| McCormack Family Farms Family Pack | 200g | JD239, JD240 |
| Egan's Irish baby Spinach | 250g | JD239, JD240 |
31/08/25: Please also see Update 1 for details of an additional implicated product, Fresh Choice Market Mixed Leaves.
There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals that is currently under investigation. Please see this News Article.
Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
