National Frozen Foods Corporation recalls Great Value Chopped Spinach, packed in poly bags, net wt. 12 oz. 12 oz. bag UPC: 0 78742 23740 4. master case UPC: 3 00
National Frozen Foods Corporation recalls Great Value Chopped Spinach (12 oz. bags) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPC codes and use by date for affected lots.
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Spinach was recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Great Value Chopped Spinach in 12 oz. poly bags with specific UPC codes has been recalled because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. This recall is important because Listeria can lead to infections that are particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16875-great-value-chopped-spinach-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16875-great-value-chopped-spinach-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1944-2019
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“Great Value Chopped Spinach Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16875-great-value-chopped-spinach-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1944-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1944-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Contaminated spinach may lead to infections that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Great Value Chopped Spinach with the specific UPC codes and use-by date of September 14, 2020, are affected. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 12 oz. poly bags labeled 'Great Value Chopped Spinach' with the UPC 078742237404 on the bag and master case UPC 30078742237405. The product has a use-by date of September 14, 2020, and lot number 19031403A05.
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Great Value Chopped Spinach, packed in poly bags, net wt. 12 oz. 12 oz. bag UPC: 0 78742 23740 4. master case UPC: 3 00- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the UPC code on the bag (078742237404) and master case (30078742237405) to confirm if your product is affected.
Questions people ask
Is this spinach safe to eat?
No, the recalled spinach may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume until the recall is resolved.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product details to confirm if it's affected. If it is, you should not use it and contact National Frozen Foods Corporation for further instructions.
How can I tell if my spinach is part of the recall?
Look for the 12 oz. poly bag with UPC 078742237404 and master case UPC 30078742237405, and a use-by date of September 14, 2020.
Contact Great Value
We’ve drafted a message you can send Great Value to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1944-2019 — Great Value Great Value Chopped Spinach, packed in poly bags, net wt. 12 oz. 12 oz. bag UPC: 0 7874 Hello, I own a Great Value Chopped Spinach, packed in poly bags, net wt. 12 oz. 12 oz. bag UPC: 0 78742 23740 4. master case UPC: 3 00 that is covered by recall F-1944-2019 from Great Value. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1944-2019 (July 18, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1944-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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