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Class I
Giant Greens, Inc.
Recall #F-1013-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling alfalfa sprouts sold under the Sprouters Northwest and LifeForce brand names because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall (Class I) affecting products sold in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Who is at risk
Everyone can be affected by Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for these products using the brand names and UPC codes listed, and do not eat them. Throw away any packages you have, or return them to the store where you purchased them for a refund.
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.
Quantity affected
14562/4 oz. Packages and 3024/85 g. 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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