Spinach Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Spinach sold under several brands has faced repeated U.S. recalls for Listeria monocytogenes. The most recent, from Sno Pac Foods, covered Del Mar and Sno Pac frozen spinach and began October 6, 2025, after a supplier sample tested positive. The recalled spinach was sold nationwide in stores and through distributors. Buyers should stop eating it. What Should Consumers Do below covers the full remedy and symptoms of listeriosis, which can be serious in pregnant women, infants and older adults. The Food and Drug Administration has completed and terminated this recall. Earlier spinach recalls and a separate Australian alert are covered below, along with what a food-poisoning claim can involve.

Latest Spinach Recall Updates

October 6, 2025: Sno Pac Foods Recalls Del Mar and Sno Pac Frozen Spinach

Sno Pac Foods recalled Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach nationwide [1]. A supplier sample had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA published the notice October 7, 2025. It later listed the recall as completed and terminated. The same day, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a related alert for FreshRealm ready-to-eat meals [2].

March 27, 2025: Australian Regulator Alerts Consumers to E. Coli in Spinach

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand alerted consumers to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in baby-spinach and salad-kit products [3]. Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Metcash/IGA and Drakes stores pulled the products. Sales spanned Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. This international action is separate from the U.S. Listeria recalls above and involved a different bacteria, with more detail in the Other Recalls section below.

June 21, 2024: Solata Foods Recalls Fresh Spinach over Listeria Risk

Solata Foods recalled Fresh Spinach sold under the Solata, Gaia Organic, Full Circle Organic, Farmer Direct, Uncle Vinny’s and Bogopa brand names [4]. New York State testing had found Listeria monocytogenes in a package. The company said no illnesses had been reported in connection with the recall. FDA published the notice June 27, 2024, six days after the company’s own announcement.

December 15, 2023: Fresh Express Recalls Spinach Sold in Seven States

Fresh Express recalled Fresh Express Spinach and Publix Spinach after routine Florida Department of Agriculture sampling found Listeria monocytogenes in one package [5]. The affected spinach had shipped to retailers in seven states. Those states were Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. No illnesses were reported, and Fresh Express said no other products were affected by the recall.

Which Spinach Products Are Affected?

The current recall covers two Sno Pac Foods items, identified by the lot code and expiration or best-by date printed on the package:

• Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach, lot codes 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071 and 2501073, exp 1/7/27
• Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach, lot code SPM1.190.5, best by 7/9/27
• Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach, lot code SPC1.160.5, best by 6/9/27
• Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach, lot code SPC2.160.5, best by 6/9/27
• Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach, lot code SPM1.097.5, best by 4/7/27

Both items were sold nationwide in retail stores and through distributors. Consumers who cannot find a package’s lot code or date should check with the store where it was purchased. Do not eat spinach that matches a listed lot code, even if it looks and smells normal. Earlier spinach recalls from other companies are covered in the sections below.

Why Was Spinach Recalled?

Sno Pac Foods recalled its Del Mar and Sno Pac frozen spinach because a bulk case from its supplier tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. That case shared the same lot used to repack the 10 oz retail package. Production was suspended while the company investigated where the contamination started. The earlier Solata Foods and Fresh Express recalls trace to the same bacteria, found through routine government sampling rather than a consumer complaint. All three companies recalled the affected lots once testing confirmed a positive result, before any illness had been linked to the product. A single contaminated batch can still reach many stores before sampling catches it.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The FDA notice for the current Sno Pac Foods and Del Mar recall, along with earlier notices for the other recalls covered in Latest Updates above, states that no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these recalls. An absence of reported illness only reflects what has reached the FDA and the companies by the notice date. That does not guarantee that no one became sick. Listeriosis symptoms can appear as long as two months after exposure. A case tied to an earlier batch could still surface later, reported through a doctor, a health department or the company itself.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who bought the recalled Del Mar or Sno Pac frozen spinach and still has it in their freezer should take the following steps before using or discarding it:

1. Check the package for the lot codes and dates listed above before using it
2. Do not eat spinach that matches a recalled lot code or date
3. Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund
4. Contact Sno Pac Foods at (507) 725-5281, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332), with questions or to report a reaction
5. Watch for symptoms of listeriosis, such as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck or confusion, and call a health care provider if they appear
6. Tell the provider about the exposure if symptoms develop within two months of eating the product, especially during pregnancy

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

The March 2025 Australian STEC recall, detailed above, covered baby-spinach and salad-kit products at four retail chains. Affected shoppers there can reach Woolworths at 1800 103 515 or Coles Customer Care at 1800 061 562. The ALDI Food Recall Hotline is 1800 709 993, and Metcash can be reached at 1300 366 004. That recall is a foreign regulatory action with no connection to the U.S. recalls covered on this page.

Legal Options

The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s September 2026 docket list shows no group case for these spinach recalls [6]. No multidistrict litigation or class action exists yet. A recall does not automatically establish liability. It also does not establish eligibility for compensation. People who got sick are instead pursuing individual claims against the company that recalled the product. Two related pages cover the Sno Pac Foods recall in more depth: the Sno Pac Foods spinach recall and the Del Mar Organic Spinach recall.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a foodborne-illness claim come from state law rather than a single federal rule. The clock that applies to a particular person depends on where they live and when the illness, or a related diagnosis, occurred. Missing the applicable deadline can end a claim even when the underlying facts are strong. Since symptoms can appear weeks later, anyone considering a claim should talk to a lawyer promptly. Schmidt & Clark reviews spinach-recall cases without charging a fee to evaluate them. The review itself does not start any deadline running.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Spinach Products Have Been Recalled?

Several spinach products have been recalled for Listeria monocytogenes since 2023: Fresh Express and Publix spinach, Solata Foods’ Fresh Spinach, and Sno Pac Foods’ Del Mar and Sno Pac frozen spinach brands, the most recent of the three recalls.

Was a Price Given for the Recalled Spinach?

No price was given for the recalled spinach. Neither Sno Pac Foods nor the FDA published what consumers paid in the recall notice, so there is no dollar figure tied to this recall.

What Are the Symptoms of Listeria from Spinach?

Symptoms of Listeria from spinach include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea in otherwise healthy people. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or a life-threatening infection in the newborn.

How Do I Know If My Spinach Was Recalled?

You can know if your spinach was recalled by matching the package’s brand, lot code and best-by date against the items listed above. The notice does not include a recall number or a total unit count, so the codes on the package are what confirm a match.

What Types of Bacteria Commonly Contaminate Spinach?

Listeria monocytogenes and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli have commonly contaminated spinach in recent recalls. Listeria was behind the Sno Pac Foods recall, as well as the earlier Solata Foods and Fresh Express recalls noted above. E. coli was behind Australia’s March 2025 baby-spinach recall.

Did the Contaminated Spinach Reach Other Foods?

Yes, the contaminated spinach reached other foods. USDA FSIS flagged two HelloFresh ready-to-eat meals made with spinach from the same supply: Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta, carrying establishment number 47718 or 2937, and Unstuffed Peppers With Ground Turkey, carrying establishment number P-47718. Both shipped directly to consumers.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sno-pac-foods-recalls-del-mar-35-lb-bulk-frozen-spinach-and-10-oz-organic-frozen-cut-spinach
2. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meals-containing-spinach-may-be
3. https://thenightly.com.au/australia/major-supermarkets-aldi-woolworths-and-iga-urgently-recall-popular-product-over-potentially-fatal-bacteria–c-18175833
4. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/solata-foods-recalls-fresh-spinach-and-spinach-products-due-possible-health-risk
5. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-express-announces-recall-limited-spinach-products-due-possible-health-risk
6. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0