HelloFresh Meals Recalled! Spinach May Carry Listeria — Check Yours Now

Hey there! Imagine getting your ready-made meal delivered, opening it, and then hearing it might be unsafe to eat. That’s what’s happening now with HelloFresh meals recalled over spinach.

In this article, we’ll explain in simple words what’s going on, which meals are involved, how to stay safe, and what to do if you’ve got one. Let’s break it all down together.

Which HelloFresh Meals Are Recalled?

The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) issued warnings for two specific HelloFresh ready meals. These meals were shipped between September 6 and October 9, 2025.

Here’s a table to show clearly which ones are affected:

Meal Name	Container Size	Establishment or Lot Info
Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta	10.1 oz	Establishment “Est. 47718”, lot 49107 or Est. 2937, lot 48840
Unstuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey	10 oz	Establishment “P-47718”, lot codes 50069, 50073, 50698

FSIS says it may expand the recall as it continues checking.

FreshRealm — which already had to recall some other items recently — is under scrutiny. Some recalled “store-bought” ready meals tied to FreshRealm tested positive for the same listeria strain. Those were linked to illnesses in multiple states, including deaths.

What Should You Do If You Have One?

If you have one of those meals, don’t eat it. Here are safe steps you can follow:

1. Throw it away or return it for a refund.
2. Clean everything: wash bowls, containers, knives, chopping boards, anything that touched the meal.
3. Sanitize surfaces with a disinfectant.
4. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the meal.
5. If you’re a HelloFresh customer, they say they’ve contacted people who may have received the meal and told them to discard it immediately.

What Is Listeria Poisoning? Symptoms & Risks

Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, happens when someone eats food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. It can be serious, especially for:

• Older adults
• Pregnant women
• People with weak immune systems

Here are common symptoms:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Stiff neck
• Confusion
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions
• Diarrhea and other stomach problems

In pregnant women, listeria infection may cause miscarriage, stillbirth, early birth, or serious infection in newborns. In the worst cases, it can lead to death.

If someone in a high-risk group gets flu-like symptoms within two months of eating food that might have listeria, they should see a doctor immediately.

Why This Matters & What To Do Going Forward

Food safety is something we often take for granted. But when a big company like HelloFresh has to recall meals, it’s a reminder to always check recall notices and be careful with ready-to-eat food.

This recall is especially important because:

• Spinach is often eaten fresh, not cooked, so contamination is more risky.
• People trust delivery services like HelloFresh to provide safe meals.
• The potential for illness makes it critical to act fast.

If you get meal deliveries, keep track of batch numbers or lot codes (they’re often printed on the package). Always follow storage instructions, and throw away anything that seems off — weird smell, color, or texture.

In short, HelloFresh has recalled certain ready-made meals due to possible listeria contamination in spinach. Two meals are confirmed so far — Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta and Unstuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey.

If you’ve got one, don’t eat it; discard or return it, clean all surfaces, and contact customer support if needed. Listeria infection can be serious, especially for vulnerable people, so stay alert. Always keep food safety in mind, check for recalls, and don’t take risks with meals that might be contaminated.

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