Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, Giant Kale, Spinach, Collard Green products - recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Luthersburg, 15848 Pennsylvania, United States

Lancaster Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 3 brands of already-expired Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand Kale, Spinach and Collard Green products produced at the company’s Jessup, Maryland facility. This recall is due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No related illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products are beyond their “Best If Used By Date”. These products were distributed through retailers and distributors in the states of Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer 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. Consumers with these symptoms should immediately consult their healthcare provider.

-Affected products:
Item Number 00682, Brand: ROBINSON FRESH, Pack/Size Dates: 8/16 OZ, UPC Codes: 0-95829-60015-9, Description: KALE GREENS, Best If Used By Date: 45047
Item Number 00619, Brand: ROBINSON FRESH, Pack/Size Dates: 6/32 OZ, UPC Codes: 0-95829-60016-6, Description: KALE GREENS, Best If Used By Date: 45047
Item Number 55423, Brand: LANCASTER, Pack/Size Dates: 20/4 OZ, UPC Codes: N/A, Description: CHOPPED KALE, Best If Used By Date: 45047
Item Number 78983, Brand: GIANT, Pack/Size Dates: 12/8 OZ, UPC Codes: 6-88267-09813-0, Description: CURLY LEAF SPINACH, Best If Used By Date: 45045
Item Number 00684, Brand: ROBINSON FRESH, Pack/Size Dates: 8/16 OZ, UPC Codes: 0-95829-60006-7, Description: COLLARD GREENS, Best If Used By Date: 45047
Item Number 01907, Brand: GIANT, Pack/Size Dates: 8/16 OZ, UPC Codes: 6-88267-05311-5, Description: COLLARD GREENS, Best If Used By Date: 45047

The recall was initiated after notification that a random sample of a single bag of Chopped Kale Greens product with a “BEST IF USED BY May 1 2023” date collected by the New York Agriculture and Markets Food Safety Division tested positive for the Listeria pathogen.

A listing of products subject to this recall are summarized at the end of this announcement. Products can be identified by using the UPC or Item Number codes and the Best if Used by Dates outlined in the list above. Retailers and distributors have been instructed to ensure the recalled products are removed from all inventories. Consumers who might still have the recalled products in their refrigerators should discard the items and they should not be consumed. No other products distributed by Lancaster Foods have been recalled.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Lancaster Foods, LLC
Brand name: Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, Giant
Product recalled: Kale, Spinach, Collard Green products
Reason of the recall: Potential for Listeria monocytogenes
FDA Recall date: May 06, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lancaster-foods-announces-voluntary-recall-various-expired-kale-spinach-and-collard-green-products