What They're Not Telling You About The Latest Lancaster Foods SPINACH RECALL Per FDA Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU ABOUT THE RECENT SPINACH RECALL

Dear Ones:

     There's something neither the FDA nor Lancaster Foods tells you in this recent recall notice. Here it is: * after opening and disguarding the contents of these recalled bags of spinach, consumers must TAKE CARE to dispose of contents properly so that no child or animal can later 'eat them'.  It is also imperative that the 'empty contaminated bags' be sealed in a clean 'outer' plastic bag.  Also, any and all implements (i.e. scissors) used to dispose of the contaminated spinach and any surfaces the spinach may have touched must be thoroughly cleaned with soap and hot water.
     Finally, anyone who comes in contact with the contaminated spinach must was their hands well after disposal, with warm water and soap.
     I recommend the use of vinyl gloves for any and all food preparation, always remembering that gloves get contaminated too!  So don't be stingy--throw gloves away and replace them with a clean pair as needed.
     After ALL these sanitation precautions are taken...THEN you may call the company for instructions on how to proceed.
Questions/Comments: BarbaraKSexton@aol.com
God Bless You,
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

Lancaster Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Spinach with Best Enjoyed By Dates of June 19 to June 27, 2010 Due to Possible Health Risk

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217207.htm
Contact:
Douglas Verner 703-849-9386
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 24, 2010 – Jessup, Maryland – Lancaster Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling fresh Spinach with the Best Enjoyed By dates of 19 JUN 10 through 27 JUN 10 sold under the brand names Krisp-Pak, Lancaster Fresh, Giant, and America's Choice because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall extends only to products with this Use-by Date or Product Code and sold in the following states: New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia. No other Lancaster Foods, LLC products are included in the recall.
The recall notification is being issued out of an abundance of caution based on a random sample test conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Food & Drug Protection Division (NCAGR) on fresh Spinach with the Best Enjoyed By dates of 23 JUN 10 sold under the brand name Krisp-Pak that was confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes in NCAGR labs. No illnesses have been associated with this possible contamination.
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria M. infection can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail, or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Consumers with any of these symptoms should consult their health care provider.
Because it is still possible that the spinach with the Best Enjoyed By dates of 19 JUN 10 through 27 JUN 10 sold under the brand names Krisp-Pak, Lancaster Fresh, Giant or America's Coice could be on store shelves, this recall extends to retailers as well as consumers. Lancaster Foods, LLC believes that it is important to alert consumers who might still possess one of the potentially affected expired packages of spinach to immediately dispose of it.
Spinach included in the recall notification includes the items listed in the table below with Best Enjoyed By
dates of 19 JUN 10 through 27 JUN 10.
Instructions for Consumers:
Check your refrigerator for packaged fresh Spinach with the Best Enjoyed By dates of 19 JUN 10 through 27 JUN 10 sold under the brand name Krisp-Pak, Lancaster Fresh, Giant, or America's Choice. The Use-by Date is found on the front of the package in the upper right hand corner.
*Consumers who may have potentially affected product are asked to empty the contents of the package into your garbage, save the package, and contact a Lancaster Foods, LLC consumer representative toll-free at (800) 247-8125 between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Instructions for Retailers:
All Product Codes indicated expire between June 19, 2010 and June 27, 2010, inclusive, however, retailers are asked to reconfirm with their distribution centers and all individual stores to ensure that no product remains in their inventory or at store locations. A separate letter and instructions will be forwarded to all relevant Lancaster Foods, LLC customers. For additional details, retailers are asked to contact their Lancaster Foods, LLC customer service representative.
Complete Listing of Recalled Lancaster Foods, LLC spinach packed under the Krisp-Pac, Lancaster Fresh, Giant, and America's Choice brands, Use-by Dates and Product Codes.
Bag UPC Code Product Description Oz

33383 65201 Krisp-Pak Hydro-Cooled Fresh Spinach, Best Enjoyed by 19 JUN 10 thru 27 Jun 10 10 oz

13055 01145 Lancaster Fresh, Triple Washed, All Natural, Curly Leaf Spinach, Best Enjoyed by 19 JUN 10 thru 27 JUN 10 8, 10, and 12 oz

88267 09813 Giant, Fresh Spinach, Best Enjoyed by 19 JUN 10 thru 27 JUN 10 10 oz

54807 76060 America's Choice, Spinach, Cold Water Washed, Best Enjoyed by 19 Jun 10 thru 27 Jun 10 oz