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Giant Greens, Inc.
Recall #F-1017-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-28
Product
Mung Bean sprouts is packaged in a 8 oz clamshell container or 5 lb. bag and sold under the Sprouters Northwest or Life Force brand. The Life Force foods, 8 oz, has UPC 8 15098 00107 1; The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., has UPC 0 33383 70258 2. The Life Force foods, 8 oz., is labeled in parts: "***MUNG BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4 OZ.***MANUFACTURED FOR: BRASSICA SPROUT GROUP, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.broccosprouts.com***". The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., is labeled in parts: "***BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 LBS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***KENT, WA 98032***".
Reason for recall
Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
33774/8 oz. Packages and 416/5 lb. Bags
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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