Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1013-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Giant Greens, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 6, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Quantity | 14562/4 oz. Packages and 3024/85 g. Packages |
| Location | Kent, WA, United States |
Official product description
Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz., has UPC 8 15098 00108 8; The LifeForce, 85 gram, has UPC 8 51042 00402 6. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz, is labeled in parts: "***ALFALFA SPROUTS***Sprouters NORTHWEST****KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorthwest.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***ALFALFA SPROUTS***LifeForce foods***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT 85g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".
Why the product was recalled
Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution information
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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