Stop & Shop Issues Voluntary Recall on Bagged Spinach, Some Bagged Salads After FDA Warning
(Quincy, MA - September 15, 2006) - Statement of Stop & Shop Supermarket Company
regarding FDA warning on serious foodborne E.coli O157:H7 outbreak from Faith Weiner,
Director of Public Affairs, Stop & Shop Supermarket Company:
"Stop & Shop is issuing a voluntary recall on bagged spinach and bagged salads that
contain spinach after the FDA released a warning on a foodborne E. coli O157:H7 outbreak
in bagged spinach in multiple states. We also have removed spinach from our self-serve
salad bar.
"While the FDA has not requested an official recall, they have advised consumers not to
eat bagged fresh spinach at this time. Stop & Shop is issuing a complete recall as an
added layer of security and safety to our customers. All bagged spinach is being removed
from our stores and we will continue to work with the FDA on this issue.
"Customers who have purchased the recalled products can return them to their local Stop
& Shop for a full refund."
The recalled products are:
Ready Pac:
Micro Spinach 9 ounce
Micro Leafy Greens 9 ounces
Spinach/Bacon Salad 5.95 ounces
Dole:
Tender Spinach 9 ounces
Baby Spinach/Radiccio 5 ounces
Baby Spinach/Red Leaf 5 ounces
Baby Spinach 6 ounces
State Garden/Pacific:
Spinach 6 ounces
Spinach 10 ounces
Spinach 16 ounces
Organic Spring Mix 4.5 ounces
Organic Spinach Salad 6 ounces
Organic Herb Salad 4.5 ounces
Organic Asian Mix 4.5 ounces
Organic Spring Mix 7 ounces
Organic Baby Spinach 7 ounces
Organic Spring Mix 16 ounces
Organic Spinach, bulk
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