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Giant Greens, Inc.
Recall #F-1015-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling Sprouters Northwest brand Deli sprouts (a mixture of clover, fenugreek, lentils, and radish) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. This is a serious recall affecting 4 oz. and 5 oz. packages sold in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Sprouters Northwest Deli sprouts with UPC 8 79566 12305 4 (4 oz.) or 0 79566 12360 7 (5 oz.). Do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. If you ate these sprouts and develop flu-like symptoms, fever, or digestive problems, contact your doctor.
Product
Deli sprouts is a mixture of Clover, Fenugreek, Lentils, an Radish sprouts. Product is packaged in a 4 oz. or 5 oz clamshell container. Product is sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Deli sprouts, 4 oz., has UPC 8 79566 12305 4. The Deli sprouts, 5 oz., as UPC 0 79566 12360 7. The Deli sprouts, 4 oz., is labeled in parts: "***DELI SPROUTS***INGREDIENTS: CLOVER, FENUGREEK, LENTILS, AND RADISH***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, INC., KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorwthest***". The Deli sprouts, 5 oz., is labeled in parts: "***DELI***INGREDIENTS: CLOVER, FENUGREEK, LENTILS, AND RADISH***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 oz.***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC. KENT, WA 98032***".
Reason for recall
Deli sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
294/4 oz. Packages; 174/5 oz. 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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