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FDA recalls · F-1550-2013

Norpac Foods, Inc. recall

  • FoodFLAV-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***".
  • ReasonIQF frozen chopped Spinach is recalled due to detection of elevated level of Cadmium.
  • ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2013-08-21
  • DatesFirm started it 2013-05-22. In FDA's enforcement report 2013-07-03.
  • Sold inProducts distributed in California, Missouri, and Oregon, and Wisconsin.
  • Amount411 cases/6 packages/32 oz.
  • CodesBEST 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
  • FirmNorpac Foods, Inc., Stayton, OR · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1550-2013. Class meanings: FDA.