Fresh Express has issued a recall of Fresh Express Spinach, 8-ounce size, with product code G332 and a use-by date of Dec. 15, and Publix Spinach, 9-ounce size, with product code G332 and a use-by date of Dec. 14 because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The two recalled spinach items were distributed to retailers in seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Product codes are located on the front of the packages below the use-by dates. Photos are provided for ease of identifying the products.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, and no other Fresh Express products are being recalled.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a randomly seleced package of spinach. Fresh Express immediately notified affected retailers and instructed them to remove the recalled items from store shelves and all inventories.

If consumers have the recalled products in their refrigerators, they should be discarded and not consumed. To obtain a refund or for more information, consumers may call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at 800 242-5472. Refunds are also available wher purchased.