FDA Issues Nationwide Recall of Frozen Spinach Over Listeria Risk

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It’s been a rough couple of weeks for listeria—first it was pasta sold at Walmart, then cantaloupe, and now, frozen spinach. It seems no food in your refrigerator or freezer is completely safe.

On October 6, Sno Pac Foods announced a major recall of its Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach due to listeria contamination. It’s not clear which retailers across the country sell the recalled spinach, but it appears that regional chains, including Hy-Vee, Fresh Thyme, and Living Fresh Market could have sold this batch.

Sno Pac Foods has temporarily halted production of its frozen spinach as it investigates the source of the contamination.

What Caused the Recall?

Spinach from Sno Pac's supplier was tested and found positive for listeria. This spinach was used to repack its Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach into 10-ounce packages.

Eating food that's contaminated with listeria can put you at risk for a serious infection known as listeriosis. For healthy people, symptoms are often milder, but can include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. However, this infection can be fatal in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

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How To Identify the Recalled Spinach

Here’s what you need to know about the recalled Sno Pac spinach. For help determining whether your frozen spinach is affected, check our food recall guide.

Product Name: Sno Pack Organic Frozen Cut Spinach
Size: 10 oz bags
Date of Recall: October 6, 2025
Lot Codes: SPM1.190.5, SPC1.160.5, SPC2.160.5, SPM1.097.5 
Expiration Dates: 7/9/27, 6/9/27, 4/7/27

What To Do With the Recalled Spinach

If your spinach is part of this recall, remove it from your freezer so no one in your household accidentally eats it. You can toss the frozen spinach or return it to the store and request a refund.

If you think you (or someone in your family) has eaten frozen spinach, monitor for symptoms. It can take up to two weeks for symptoms of listeria poisoning to appear. When in doubt, contact your healthcare provider with any concerns.

Have more questions about the recall? You can contact Sno Pac Foods at 507-725-5281, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.

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