Norpac Foods, Inc.: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1550-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

FLAV-R-PAC IQF Chopped Spinach, packaged in a 32 oz. bag, NORPAC Catalog #30238-01. The UPC is 0 48800 30238 2 The product is labeled in parts: "***FLAV R PAC***Classic Vegetables***Chopped Spinach***INGREDIENTS: Spinach***NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB)***PRODUCT OF USA***Keep frozen until ready to use***Distributed by Norpac Foods Inc 4350 S.W. Galewood St. Lake Oswego, OR 97035-2499***www.norpac.com***".

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 22, 2013

Date Posted: July 3, 2013

Recall Number: F-1550-2013

Event ID: 65261

Reason for Recall:

IQF frozen chopped Spinach is recalled due to detection of elevated level of Cadmium.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 411 cases/6 packages/32 oz.

Code Information:

BEST BY FEB 2015/ 5F3 1248 19 HH:MM. The code is interpreted as: 5F3 1248 19 HH:MM- Packed into Poly Bags on February 12, 2013 7:00am to 9:30am at NORPAC Foods Inc. Repack Plant #8 2210 Madrona Ave S.E. Salem. Oregon 97302-1112. 5 = Pkr; F = February: 3 = 2013; 12 = DD; 4 = Period; 8 = Plant #; 19 = Line #: & HH:MM = Time

Distribution Pattern:

Products distributed in California, Missouri, and Oregon, and Wisconsin.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated