Clover sprouts product is packaged in a
Reason Clover sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Spicy Sprouts recall
Recalled by Giant Greens, Inc. · Kent, WA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Spicy Sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Pathogen: Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.
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
Spicy Sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. The product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4 oz., has UPC is 8 15098 00202 3. The LifeForce, 85 gram, has UPC 8 51042 00401 9. The Sprouters Northwest, 4 oz., is labeled in parts: "***SPICY SPROUTS***a blend of clover and radish sprouts***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, INC., KENT, WA 98032***SproutersNorthwest.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***SPICY SPROUTS***a blend of clover and radish sprouts***LifeForce***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT 85g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".
Quantity: 7212/4 oz. Packages and 420/85 gram 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.
The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
Where it was sold
Alaska Idaho Oregon Washington
FDA's distribution note: Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
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
- Giant Greens, Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 28, 2013
- In FDA report of
- Mar 6, 2013
- Terminated
- Mar 20, 2013
- FDA recall number
- F-1012-2013 · event 64203
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
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