Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, KEEP FROZEN, Net Wt. 3 LBS. (1.36kg), Case with 12; Chopped Spinach (Cheney Brothers) 3 pounds, 12 per case; Essential Everyday Chopped Spinach Net Wt. 10 oz. (283g), 24 per case; Essential Everyday Chopped Spinach Net wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454g, 12 per case; Fareway Grade A Fancy Chopped Spinach Net WT 10 OZ (284 g), 24 per case; First Street Chopped Spinach Net Wt. 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g, 12 per case; Garden Fresh Grade A Fancy 1/20 LBS. Chopped Spinach, 1 bag p

Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01 ppm

Recall #: F-2287-2015
Affected scope: 404,747 pounds
Initiated: April 9, 2015

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated October 2026

Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc recalled Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, KEEP FROZEN, Net Wt. 3 LBS. (1.36kg), Case with 12; C… - a low-severity action.

Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, KEEP FROZEN, Net Wt. 3 LBS. (1.36kg), Case with 12; C… was recalled by Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc in May 20, 2015. Reason: Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2287-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01….

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: May 20, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2287-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, KEEP FROZEN, Net Wt. 3 LBS. (1.36kg), Case with 12; Chopped Spinach (Cheney Brothers) 3 pounds, 12 per case; Essential Everyday Chopped Spinach Net Wt. 10 oz. (283g), 24 per case; Essential Everyday Chopped Spinach Net wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454g, 12 per case; Fareway Grade A Fancy Chopped Spinach Net WT 10 OZ (284 g), 24 per case; First Street Chopped Spinach Net Wt. 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g, 12 per case; Garden Fresh Grade A Fancy 1/20 LBS. Chopped Spinach, 1 bag per case; Markon First Crop Grade A Fancy Chopped Spinach 12/2 LBS., 12 per case; Springfield Fancy Chopped Spinach Net Wt 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g, 12 per case; West Creek Frozen Vegetables Chopped Spinach 1/20 LBS., 1 bag per case; Magic Harvest Chopped Spinach Net WT. 48oz. (3LBS) 1.36 kg, 12 per case; Magic Harvest Chopped Spinach Greens Distributed By: Magic Valley Frozen, LLC. McAllen, TX. 78504 1/35 LBS; Shur Fine Chopped Spinach Net WT 10 OZ (283 g), 24 per case; Cut Leaf Spinach (Cheney Brothers) 3 pounds, 12 per case; Essential Everyday Cut Leaf Spinach Net WT 10 oz, 24 per case; Essential Everyday Cut Leaf Spinach Net WT 16 oz. (1 LB) 454g, 12 per case; Springfield Fancy Cut Leaf Spinach Net WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g, 12 per case; Frost Sweet Cut Leaf Spinach Distributed By Diversifood Marietta, GA. 30067 Grade A Fancy Product of USA 1/35 LBS.

Reason for recall

Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01 ppm

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-2287-2015
Date reported	May 20, 2015
Date initiated	April 9, 2015
Recalling firm	Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc
Firm location	McAllen, TX
Affected scope	404,747 pounds
Distribution	CA, IL, KY, MD, MN, TX

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01 ppm

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 20, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-2287-2015.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: CA, IL, KY, MD, MN, TX.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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