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Class I
Giant Greens, Inc.
Recall #F-1010-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling Sprouters Northwest brand clover sprouts in multiple package sizes because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall (Class I).
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but the illness is especially dangerous for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Sprouters Northwest clover sprouts in 4 oz, 5 oz, 1 lb, or 2 lb packages (check the UPC codes listed). If you have any, throw them away or return them to the store. Do not eat them.
Product
Clover sprouts, product is packaged in a 4 oz or 5 oz. clamshell containers, and 1 lb. bag or 2 lb. tray. Product is sold under brand Sprouters Northwest. Clover Sprouts, 4oz container, has a UPC 8 15098 00201 6; Clover Sprouts, 5oz container, has a UPC 0 33383 70235 3; Clover Sprouts, 1 lb bag, has a UPC 0 79566 12351 5; Clover Sprouts, 2 lb tray, has a UPC 0 79566 12351 5; The Clover Sprouts, 4 oz., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER SPROUTS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***NET WT 4.0 oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorthwest.com***". The Clover Sprouts, 5 oz., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER ***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC. KENT, WA 98032***NET WT 5.0 oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED***". The Clover Sprouts, 1 LB., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER SPROUTS***NET WT. 1 LB***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Sprouters NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***". The Clover Sprouts, 2 LB., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***Clover Sprouts***2 lb.*** Sprouters NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***".
Reason for recall
Clover sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
14154/4 oz. Packages; 5130/5 oz. Packages; 24287/1 lb. Bags; and 552/2 lb. Trays
Distribution
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
Lot / code info
The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Press Release
Terminated
2013-03-20
Recalling firm
Giant Greens, Inc.
20703 80th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032-1252
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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