Meijer Organics Spinach Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

DETROIT (CBS Detroit) - A variety of frozen spinach sold at Meijer has been recalled due to Listeria concerns.

Meijer Organics spinach is one of several products grown by a California farm and distributed nationwide by Twin City Foods in Washington state, which the FDA says may be tainted by the sometimes deadly bacteria.

The Meijer product included in the recall is a 16-ounce frozen package, with a 'use-by' date of February 2017, distributed in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Customers, urged not to eat the spinach, can return the products at the point of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions can contact Mark Hubbard at 804-385-3772 Monday through Friday, during regular business hours.

Related recalls announced this week in connection with the same spinach include Carmel Food Group's Rising Moon Organics frozen ravioli and several varieties of frozen meals by Amy's Kitchen.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems., the FDA says. Although healthy people may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea — Listeria infection has been known to cause miscarriage and stillbirths.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.