Update (2) to recall of various branded Spinach and Mixed Leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes
Monday, 28 July 2025
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2025.35 (Update 2) |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below. |
| Batch Code | Please see table below. |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
Further to Food Alert 2025.35 and 2025.35 (Update 1), the below additional batches of Spinach are being recalled due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in stores.
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.
| Product Name | Pack sizes | Batch codes |
|---|---|---|
| McCormack Family Farms Irish Spinach Leaves | 500g |
L199 L200 L202 L203 L204 L205
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| Fresh Choice Market Spinach Leaves | 100g | Use-by dates: 25/07/2025, 26/07/2025, 27/07/2025, 28/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 30/07/2025 & 31/07/2025 |
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 products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers should not use the implicated products.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.
