Bagged fresh spinach, boots, cookies face recalls

WASHINGTON – A California produce company recalled bagged fresh spinach Wednesday after it tested positive for salmonella.

There were no immediate reports of illness linked to the tainted spinach, distributed by Metz Fresh LLC of King City, Calif. The recall comes nearly a year after an outbreak of another pathogen, E. coli, in fresh spinach killed three people and sickened another 200.

The recalled spinach was distributed throughout 48 states and Canada and sold in both retail and food service packages. It covers 8,118 cases of spinach, although the company said more than 90 percent of that was on hold and would not be released.

While only a single sample from one of three packing lines tested positive for salmonella, the company said it moved to recall all the spinach packed that same day as a precaution.

The recall covers 10- and 16-ounce bags, as well as 4-pound cartons and cartons that contain four 2.5-pound bags, with the following tracking codes: 12208114, 12208214 and 12208314.

Consumers with questions may contact Metz Fresh at 831-386-1018.

Other product recalls:

. About 9,500 logger boots, manufactured by Wolverine World Wide Inc. and made in China, because the boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to an electrical current. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled Caterpillar brand steel toe logger boots were sold in women’s and men’s sizes. The women’s boots have stock number P88030, and the men’s boots have stock numbers P88033 or P88034. The numbers are printed on the shoe tongue’s label.

Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide sold the product. Consumers should contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots. Details: by phone at 800-789-8586; by Web at www.wolverineworldwide.com or www.cpsc.gov.

. About 6,000 Robbie Ducky Kids Watering Cans, imported by Jo-Ann Stores Inc. and made in China, because the beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by children and can harm health. No injuries have been reported.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide sold the product. Consumers should return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund. Details: by phone at 888-739-4120, ext. 7; by Web at www.joann.com or www.cpsc.gov.

. Bella Cucina is recalling 6-ounce bags of Death by Chocolate cookies, because the packaging may not specify that the cookies contain walnuts, which is potentially hazardous for those with walnut allergies. The recalled cookies were made on June 14 or July 5 and the UPC code is 19193 00020. No illnesses have been reported. Details: by phone at 678-539-8400.