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Class I
Giant Greens, Inc.
Recall #F-1012-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling Spicy Sprouts (a blend of clover and radish sprouts) sold under the Sprouters Northwest and LifeForce brand names because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall (Class I), though no illnesses have been reported to date.
Who is at risk
Everyone can be affected by Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face higher risk of serious complications.
What to do
Do not eat Spicy Sprouts if you have the recalled products (Sprouters Northwest 4 oz. UPC 8 15098 00202 3 or LifeForce 85g UPC 8 51042 00401 9) purchased in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia. Throw away the product or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal illness.
Product
Spicy Sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. The product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4 oz., has UPC is 8 15098 00202 3. The LifeForce, 85 gram, has UPC 8 51042 00401 9. The Sprouters Northwest, 4 oz., is labeled in parts: "***SPICY SPROUTS***a blend of clover and radish sprouts***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, INC., KENT, WA 98032***SproutersNorthwest.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***SPICY SPROUTS***a blend of clover and radish sprouts***LifeForce***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT 85g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".
Reason for recall
Spicy Sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
7212/4 oz. Packages and 420/85 gram Packages.
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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