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Giant Greens, Inc.
Recall #F-1018-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling wheatgrass sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The recall affects wheatgrass sold in pints, cups, 16 oz. bags, and 5 lb. boxes 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 are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you purchased any of these wheatgrass products, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. If you consumed this wheatgrass and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your healthcare provider.
Product
Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box does not have any UPC. The wheatgrass, Sprouters Northwest, pint or cup., is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***CERTIFIED ORGANIC***Pint***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KENT, WA 98032***". The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC WHEATGRASS***SKU# 16OZCW***Keep Refrigerated***Not For Retail Sales as Packaged***". The wheatgrass in 5 lb. Flat cardboard box is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***1 Ea. 21"X21" Wheatgrass/case***Item 40019***".
Reason for recall
Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
3024/1 pint Packages; 888 cups; 63/16 oz. Bags; and 494/5 lbs. Flat boxes;
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
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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