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La Terra Fina INC.·Food·Mar 20, 2015

La Terra Fina Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip 31-ounce Tub Keep Refrigerated 31-ounce…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Firm was notified by their supplier of IQF chopped spinach that the product that tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes had been erroneously shipped.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, NV, WA, OR +4 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameLa Terra Fina INC.
Recalling firmLa Terra Fina, INC.Union City, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 40410 51193 46 40410 51327 3
Lot / date codes
  • All units with Best-By Dates of: Costco: 3/31/2015 4/4/2015 5/9/2015
  • Smart and Final: 3/28/2015 5/9/2015 10 oz. retail size - Best by 4/4/15.
Distribution area
CANVWAORAKMTUTID

CA, NV. WA, OR, AK, MT. UT ID.

United States

Quantity affected4077 cases ( 12 x 31 oz. tub per case) 483 cases (6 x 10 oz. per case
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 13, 2015
FDA recall numberF-2196-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

La Terra Fina, INC. initiated this food recall on March 20, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm was notified by their supplier of IQF chopped spinach that the product that tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes had been erroneously shipped. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, NV. WA, OR, AK, MT. UT ID .

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm was notified by their supplier of IQF chopped spinach that the product that tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes had been erroneously shipped.

La Terra Fina Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip 31-ounce Tub Keep Refrigerated 31-ounce… was made or distributed by La Terra Fina, INC. in Union City, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2196-2015, dated May 13, 2015.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the La Terra Fina Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip 31-ounce Tub Keep Refrigerated 31-ounce… recall?

La Terra Fina INC. recalled La Terra Fina Chunky Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip 31-ounce Tub Keep Refrigerated 31-ounce… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2196-2015. Firm was notified by their supplier of IQF chopped spinach that the product that tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes had been erroneously shipped.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the La Terra Fina INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2196-2015. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.