Clover sprouts packaged in recall
Recalled by Sprouts Unlimited Inc · Marion, IA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
The firm's sprout products are linked to an outbreak of E. coli O103 illness in Iowa.
Pathogen: E. coli
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (such as O157:H7) can cause severe illness and kidney failure.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
Clover sprouts packaged in 4 oz packages, Sprouts Unlimited, Inc. Marion, IA
Quantity: 979 packages
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
pack date 12/23/2019 and prior
Where it was sold
Iowa
FDA's distribution note: Distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in Iowa.
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Sprouts Unlimited Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Dec 24, 2019
- In FDA report of
- Feb 12, 2020
- Terminated
- Feb 25, 2020
- FDA recall number
- F-0680-2020 · event 84573
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search