CO-OP Creamy Garlic and Spinach Salad Recall

Source: Health Canada · Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories)

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Health Canada has issued a recall for CO-OP brand Creamy Garlic and Spinach Salad due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, affecting products sold in specific Canadian regions.

What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 3, 2026 and geographically references Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories). Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.

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What Happened

The CO-OP brand Creamy Garlic and Spinach Salad is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected product is:

  • Brand: CO-OP
  • Product: Creamy Garlic and Spinach Salad
  • Size: Variable (sold clerk-served)
  • UPC: Starts with 0 284616
  • Best Before dates: 24.MAR.2026 to 04.APR.2026
  • Sold at: CO-OP locations in British Columbia (BC), Alberta (AB), Saskatchewan (SK), Manitoba (MB), and Northwest Territories (NT)

What You Should Do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider. Check to see if you have recalled products, do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them, and throw them out or return them to the location where they were purchased.

Why This Matters

Listeria contamination can cause serious health risks, including symptoms like vomiting and fever, which are particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, potentially leading to severe outcomes in rare cases.

Source

This recall information is from Health Canada. For more details, visit https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/co-op-brand-creamy-garlic-and-spinach-salad-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes.

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall about?
Health Canada has issued a recall for CO-OP brand Creamy Garlic and Spinach Salad due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, affecting products sold in specific Canadian regions.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories). Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
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