Product is labeled in part recall
Recalled by LEASA Industries Co., Inc. · Miami, FL, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
LEASA Industries Co., Inc. initiated a recall of 6 OZ containers of LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts with Use By Date 07/02/2012, UPC 75465-55912 after being informed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Safety that a product sample had tested positive for Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Product is labeled in part: "***LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts***CHOLESTEROL FREE***PRESERVATIVE FREE***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 6 OZ. (168 g)***" Product is packaged in 6 oz clear plastic containers with UPC 75465-55912. UPC Code and expiration date are located on the side of the container.
Quantity: 433 cases
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.
Use by Date: 07/02/2012
Where it was sold
Florida
FDA's distribution note: Distributed to retail wholesalers and distributors in Florida.
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
- LEASA Industries Co., Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 20, 2012
- In FDA report of
- Jul 18, 2012
- Terminated
- Nov 18, 2013
- FDA recall number
- F-1734-2012 · event 62377
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search