IQF Chopped Spinach (Norpac Foods) – high cadmium levels (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
FLAV-R-PAC IQF Chopped Spinach, packaged in a 32 oz. bag, NORPAC Catalog #30238-01. The UPC is 0 48800 30238 2 The product is labeled in parts: "***FLAV R PAC***Classic Vegetables***Chopped Spinach***INGREDIENTS: Spinach***NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB)***PRODUCT OF USA***Keep frozen until ready to use***Distributed by Norpac Foods Inc 4350 S.W. Galewood St. Lake Oswego, OR 97035-2499***www.norpac.com***".
Brand
Norpac Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
F = February: 3 = 2013, 12 = DD, 4 = Period, 8 = Plant #, 19 = Line #: & HH:MM = Time
Products Sold
BEST BY FEB 2015/ 5F3 1248 19 HH:MM. The code is interpreted as: 5F3 1248 19 HH:MM- Packed into Poly Bags on February 12, 2013 7:00am to 9:30am at NORPAC Foods Inc. Repack Plant #8 2210 Madrona Ave S.E. Salem. Oregon 97302-1112. 5 = Pkr; F = February: 3 = 2013; 12 = DD; 4 = Period; 8 = Plant #; 19 = Line #: & HH:MM = Time
Norpac Foods, Inc. is recalling FLAV-R-PAC IQF Chopped Spinach, packaged in a 32 oz. bag, NORPAC Catalog #30238-01. The UPC is 0 4 due to IQF frozen chopped Spinach is recalled due to detection of elevated level of Cadmium.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
IQF frozen chopped Spinach is recalled due to detection of elevated level of Cadmium.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, IN, MO, OR, WI
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