Why it was recalled
IQF frozen chopped Spinach is recalled due to detection of elevated level of Cadmium.
Product description
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***".
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
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
Where it was sold
Products distributed in California, Missouri, and Oregon, and Wisconsin.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1550-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 22, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jul 3, 2013
- Quantity
- 411 cases/6 packages/32 oz.
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Norpac Foods, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1550-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Stayton
- State
- OR
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 65261
- Address
- 930 W Washington St
- Code information
- 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
- Postal code
- 97383
- Report date
- Jul 3, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1550-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Norpac Foods, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 411 cases/6 packages/32 oz.
- Termination date
- Aug 21, 2013
- Reason for recall
- IQF frozen chopped Spinach is recalled due to detection of elevated level of Cadmium.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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***".
- Distribution pattern
- Products distributed in California, Missouri, and Oregon, and Wisconsin.
- Recall initiation date
- May 22, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Jun 24, 2013