Why it was recalled
Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product description
Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box does not have any UPC. The wheatgrass, Sprouters Northwest, pint or cup., is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***CERTIFIED ORGANIC***Pint***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KENT, WA 98032***". The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC WHEATGRASS***SKU# 16OZCW***Keep Refrigerated***Not For Retail Sales as Packaged***". The wheatgrass in 5 lb. Flat cardboard box is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***1 Ea. 21"X21" Wheatgrass/case***Item 40019***".
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-1018-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 28, 2013
- FDA report date
- Mar 6, 2013
- Quantity
- 3024/1 pint Packages; 888 cups; 63/16 oz. Bags; and 494/5 lbs. Flat boxes;
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1018-2013, 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-1018-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 3024/1 pint Packages; 888 cups; 63/16 oz. Bags; and 494/5 lbs. Flat boxes;
- Termination date
- Mar 20, 2013
- Reason for recall
- Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box does not have any UPC. The wheatgrass, Sprouters Northwest, pint or cup., is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***CERTIFIED ORGANIC***Pint***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KENT, WA 98032***". The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC WHEATGRASS***SKU# 16OZCW***Keep Refrigerated***Not For Retail Sales as Packaged***". The wheatgrass in 5 lb. Flat cardboard box is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***1 Ea. 21"X21" Wheatgrass/case***Item 40019***".
- 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