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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-2287-2015/FDA enforcement
Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, INC·Food·Apr 9, 2015

Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, Keep Frozen, NET WT

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, IL, KY, MD +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMagic Valley Fresh Frozen, INC
Recalling firmMagic Valley Fresh Frozen, INCMcAllen, TX, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot numbers: (Bountiful Harvest chopped) MV056515, MV05715, MV06015, MV06215, MV06315; (Cheney Brothers chopped) MV06015, MV06115, MV07015; (Essential Everyday 16 oz. chopped) MV07115, MV07715; (Essential Everyday 10 oz. chopped) MV05615, MV05715, MV05815, MV05915, MV06015; (First Street chopped) MV06315, MV06415, MV06515, MV08715; (Garden Fresh chopped) MV09815
  • (West Creek chopped) MV08715; (Fareway chopped) MV06215, MV06315, MV07315; (Springfield chopped) MV07915; (Markon chopped) 5B28E10D; (Magic Harvest 3 LBS. chopped) MV05715, MV05815, MV07315, MV07415; (Magic Harvest 35 LBS chopped.) MV06615
Distribution area
CAILKYMDMNTX

CA, IL, KY, MD, MN, TX

United States

Quantity affected404, 747 pounds
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 20, 2015
FDA recall numberF-2287-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, INC initiated this food recall on April 9, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01 ppm. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, IL, KY, MD, MN, TX.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01 ppm

Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, Keep Frozen, NET WT was made or distributed by Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, INC in McAllen, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2287-2015, dated May 20, 2015.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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 lot and date codes 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, Keep Frozen, NET WT recall?

Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, INC recalled Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, Keep Frozen, NET WT in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-2287-2015. Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01 ppm

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, 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-2287-2015. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.