Giant Greens, Inc.

Recall #F-1016-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-28

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling 3 Bean Munchies sprouts (sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects 4 oz packages distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased 3 Bean Munchies sprouts with UPC 8 15098 00204 7, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea within 2 weeks of eating this product.

Product

3 Bean Munchies sprouts is a mixture of Green Peas, Cow Peas, Red Lentils and Garbanzo Beans. Product is packaged in a 4 oz clamshell container and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. Product has UPC 8 15098 00204 7. The 3 Bean Munchies sprouts, 4 oz., is labeled in parts: "***3 BEAN MUNCHIES***a blend of sprouts from green peas, cow peas, red and green lentils, and adzuki beans***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, INC., KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorwthest***".

Reason for recall

3 Bean Munchies sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

1146/4 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