SuperValu Spinach Added to McCormack Farms Listeria Alert
Consumers should continue monitoring FSAI updates as investigations at the fresh produce facility may reveal further affected products across different retail brands.
Food safety authorities have expanded today's fresh produce recall to include SuperValu-branded spinach following confirmed detection of Listeria monocytogenes at McCormack Family Farms.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued Update 1 to alert 2025.35 today, adding a single product to the spinach and mixed leaves recall announced earlier. This brings the total number of affected brands to four across the fresh produce contamination incident.
SuperValu Spinach bag (Unwashed) in 250g pack sizes with best before dates of 28/07/2025, 30/07/2025 and 31/07/2025 must be disposed of immediately. Consumers should check their refrigerators for these specific products and avoid consumption.
The addition follows today's original recall covering McCormack Family Farms own-brand products alongside Tesco Mild Spinach and Egan's Irish Baby Spinach. The expansion to include SuperValu demonstrates the breadth of retail distribution for produce from the affected facility.
This recall remains separate from the ongoing Ballymaguire Foods ready meals alert that has seen multiple updates over recent days. The McCormack Family Farms situation involves confirmed detection of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh leafy greens rather than possible contamination in prepared foods.
The unwashed spinach product specifically noted in this update may require particular attention from consumers who purchase fresh produce for home preparation, as unwashed leaves typically require thorough cleaning before consumption.
Listeria monocytogenes poses serious health risks, particularly for pregnant women, babies, elderly individuals and those with weakened immune systems. Most people experience mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal issues including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, though severe complications can occur in vulnerable populations.
The bacteria's incubation period averages three weeks but can range from three to 70 days, meaning symptoms may not develop immediately after eating contaminated products. Anyone who has consumed recalled spinach and feels unwell should consult their GP promptly.
SuperValu stores are removing the affected spinach products from shelves and displaying point-of-sale notices alongside standard recall procedures. The retailer joins Tesco in having branded products affected by this fresh produce contamination.
Wholesalers, distributors and caterers must ensure immediate removal of the implicated SuperValu spinach from their operations. Food service establishments should verify their fresh produce suppliers and batch information carefully.
The same-day expansion suggests ongoing testing and investigation work at McCormack Family Farms is identifying additional product lines that may have been affected during processing or packaging operations.
Consumers should continue monitoring FSAI updates as investigations at the fresh produce facility may reveal further affected products across different retail brands.
