Alfalfa sprouts — Class I food recall F-1013-2013
Terminated recall by Giant Greens, Inc., reported 2013-03-06, distributed in AK, ID, OR, WA. Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
| Recall number | F-1013-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Giant Greens, Inc., Kent, WA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-01-28 |
| Classified | 2013-02-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-03-06 |
| Terminated | 2013-03-20 |
| Distributed | AK, ID, OR, WA |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00815098001088, 00851042004026 |
| Model numbers | 4.0 |
Product
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***".
Reason for recall
Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Machine access
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