Harris Teeter Spinach Recall: Possible Listeria Contamination Risk
Harris Teeter recalls spinach products due to possible listeria contamination. Consumers should check labels for affected items and contact Harris Teeter for details.
Recall notice
The firm received notification from their supplier of possible listeria contamination.
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What happened, in plain English
Harris Teeter is recalling spinach products sold under the brand name Harris Teeter Farmers Market after receiving notification of possible listeria contamination. This recall is important because listeria can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21390-harris-teeter-spinach-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21390-harris-teeter-spinach-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2368-2017
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“Harris Teeter Spinach Recall: Possible Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21390-harris-teeter-spinach-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2368-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2368-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria bacteria can cause serious infections, including meningitis and sepsis, particularly in high-risk groups. The contamination was reported by the supplier, but the specific source and extent are not detailed in the recall notice.
Who’s affected
Harris Teeter customers who purchased spinach products with the brand name Harris Teeter Farmers Market. Vulnerable individuals such as pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for spinach products labeled as Harris Teeter Farmers Market, 10 oz bags, 40 oz bags, or 30 lb totes. Look for the lot number 820062 and the best if used by date of 05/11/17 for 10 oz bags or 05/13/17 for 40 oz bags.
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Harris Teeter- Product
Spinach Sold under the brand names of Harris Teeter Farmers Market, 10 oz bag, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the brand name Harris Teeter Farmers Market, 10 oz bags, 40 oz bags, or 30 lb totes with lot number 820062 and best if used by dates of 05/11/17 or 05/13/17.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to the following states: IL, KY, NC & WV.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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-2368-2017 (May 5, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2368-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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