FSAI recalls spinach and mixed leaves products due to listeria
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said additional batches of spinach and mixed leaves products are being recalled due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
The authority said the products sold in various supermarkets were supplied by McCormack Family Farms.
The FSAI added that recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in stores.
The products subject to this latest recall are as follows:
| Product | Pack size | Best before dates / Batch codes |
|---|---|---|
| Egan's Irish Baby Spinach | 250g | Best before dates: 30/07/2025, 31/07/2025, 01/08/2025; Batch code: 206 |
| McCormack Family Farms Lettuce | 200g | Best before dates: 02/08/2025, 03/08//2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025; Batch codes: 205, 212 |
| McCormack Family Farms Mixed Leaves | 75g | Best before dates: 26/07/2025, 27/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 31/07/2025, 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025; Batch codes: 199, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207 |
| McCormack Family Farms Rocket | 75g | Best before dates: 31/07/2025, 03/08/2025; Batch codes: 204, 206 |
| McCormack Family Farms Spinach | 100g, 200g & 250g | Best before dates: 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025, 04/08/2025; Batch codes: 205, 206, 207 |
| McCormack Family Farms Energise Mix | 100g | Best before dates: 28/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 30/07/2025, 03/08/2025; Batch codes: 199, 203, 205 |
| SuperValu Spinach | 250g | Best before dates: 01/08/2025, 03/08/2025; Batch code: 206 |
| Tesco Mild Spinach | 350g | Best before date: 02/08/2025; Batch code: 206 |
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are asked to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers should not use the implicated products and consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products
The latest update follows recalls on Monday (July 28) of spinach and mixed leaves products.
The FSAI added that there is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals that is currently under investigation.
Last week, over 140 specifically prepared meals and side dishes, produced by Ballymaguire Foods, were recalled due to the possible presence of listeria.
The FSAI said that symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.
Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.
The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
