Publix recalls spinach dip, possibly tainted

Publix Super Markets is recalling its spinach dip because it may contain listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered during a routine microbial testing conducted by Publix. The 16-ounce containers of spinach dip were sold at Publix deli departments and have the UPC code 41415-00062 and use-by date OCT 10 C1.

The spinach dip was sold in Publix grocery stores in Florida. The following counties did not receive the dip: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee. Publix stores in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee are not involved in the recall.

No illnesses have been reported.

Consumers can return the dip to their local store for a refund. For more information, call the Publix consumer relations department at 1-800-242-1227, the USDA at 1-888-723-3366 or visit publix.com.

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Author: Rick Outzen

Rick Outzen is the publisher/owner of Pensacola Inweekly. He has been profiled in The New York Times and featured in several True Crime documentaries. Rick also is the author of the award-winning Walker Holmes thrillers. His latest nonfiction book is “Right Idea, Right Time: The Fight for Pensacola’s Maritime Park.”