Why it was recalled
Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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***".
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
Where it was sold
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1013-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 28, 2013
- FDA report date
- Mar 6, 2013
- Quantity
- 14562/4 oz. Packages and 3024/85 g. Packages
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1013-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Kent
- State
- WA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 64203
- Address
- 20703 80th Ave S
- Code information
- The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
- Postal code
- 98032-1252
- Report date
- Mar 6, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1013-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 14562/4 oz. Packages and 3024/85 g. Packages
- Termination date
- Mar 20, 2013
- Reason for recall
- Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- 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***".
- Distribution pattern
- Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
- Recall initiation date
- Jan 28, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Feb 26, 2013